Local people perceptions toward social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in Kermanshah (Iran)
This study examines the locals’ people perceptions about social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in the cultural heritage destination of Kermanshah in Iran. The study focused on residents in the vicinity of popular heritage attractions in the region. According to the survey, a high per...
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Canadian Center of Science and Education
2010
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/37948/ http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v6n11p220 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
| Summary: | This study examines the locals’ people perceptions about social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism in the cultural heritage destination of Kermanshah in Iran. The study focused on residents in the vicinity of popular heritage attractions in the region. According to the survey, a high percentage of the respondents recognizes and appreciates the positive impacts of tourism towards the local people. Among the impacts, the positive social impacts of tourism were most favorably perceived by the local community. The findings of semi structured interviews with residents supported the survey results. |
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