Evaluating potential faculties of rural recreation in Iran

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Abstract:
Tourism industry has seriously developed in the world. Many countries have been able to improve their economic status and reduce unemployment، low GNP and low international income. Dynamic tourism industry is the main source of income، job and advances in private sections and infrastructures in many countries. Tourism industry is so important in socioeconomic development that economists call it invisible export. The studies in the potentials of rural recreation is notably insufficient especially in Iran. There is a great variety in recreational activities in rural zones. They include nature basedactivities، ceremonies، local communities’ attractions، farm touring، art and handcraftsexhibitions، indigenous dramas and so on. In this investigation، various aspects of rural recreation isstudied to support suitable expansion and progress strategies in Iran. The intentions of the present study were focused on clarifying the values of rural recreation in progressing socioeconomic situation and supporting environment and culture in rural zones. The goals are achieved by observations، interviews and questionnaires. Using Cochran formula for sample size determination، 80 questionnaires were distributed. The results exhibited that security، rural life experience، hygienic safety and expenses are the most important factors for the visitors to resolve a rural destination.
Language:
Persian
Published:
Landscape Engineering and Ecological Design, Volume:1 Issue: 1, 2016
Pages:
23 to 31
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