سنجش بهره مندي اقتصادي جامعه محلي از گردشگري؛ مطالعه موردي: روستاهاي هدف شهرستان خور و بيابانك

Tourism is considered a powerful tool for increasing the benefits for the tourism destination. The economic impacts of rural tourism are among the key reasons why planners and policymakers are focusing on rural tourism. Given the economic problems faced by rural inhabitants and the increasing migration from rural areas, along with the decline in local activities in rural regions, there is a growing need for alternative and complementary agricultural activities. These activities can contribute to both rural growth and development, as well as improve the living conditions of rural populations. Therefore, studying and assessing the economic impacts of tourism on local residents and understanding its operational mechanisms is an undeniable necessity, which is the subject of the present research. The research method is descriptive, analytical, applied, and survey-based. Data will be collected through surveys and library research. The statistical population includes the residents of six rural tourist destinations in Khour and Biabanak County, namely Misr, Farahzad, Mehrjan, Arusan, Germeh, and Biayzeh. From a total population of 1,467 people in the sample villages (according to the 2016 census), 55 people were randomly selected as the sample size and surveyed. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and analytically, and the economic benefits of tourism for local communities in the studied villages were eva‎luated. The findings revealed that creating jobs and income is one of the most important impacts of tourism in these villages. Tourism has contributed to employment and income generation for local residents. However, due to the hot and dry climate of the region, the jobs and income derived from tourism are seasonal and not permanent. Achieving permanent employment and income requires further programs and intervention from relevant authorities.

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