Tourism destinations planning with sustainable economic development (Case study: Kiasar city)

Tourism is one of the main sources of national income in developed countries and some developing countries. Many developed and developing countries understanded the role of tourism industry in the economic cycle, social, cultural, and political communication of human’s activity and dynamic industry without pollution Priority actions have been leading the country. The purpose of this research is study and formulating strategic planning of the tourism industry In line with economic growth and development in the kiasar cities of mazandaran province. Literature reviews is collected from documental-library and survey. Research methodologies is also descriptive analysis and using a SWOT model (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats points’) of tourism development was identified and appropriate strategies for the development of tourism in the region was formulated. The research results show, spite of many ecotourism attractions, Kiasar unable to use the opportunities that ahead in contex of economic progress. The main weaknesses are lack of comprehensive planning of tourism development, weakness of management and lack of investment in this field is required. The Aggressive strategies was considered for the development of tourism in Kiasar deal with developing appropriate planning system to provide security in the region, easy access to the culture and finally attention to local customs of people.