1
Department of Knowledge Economy, National Science Policy Research Institute (Tehran)
2
Department of Traditional Arts and Handicrafts, Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
Abstract
Planning and development are important concepts in the tourism (and ecotourism) industry and one that has several sides. Striking a balance between the requirements of these and viable economic development planning for local tourism and ecotourism is an important task. The objective of his paper is to consider the planning and development of cultural tourism and ecotourism –two significant types of niche tourism for Iran - in such a way as to derive the maximum benefits from it while incurring the minimum negative impacts. In its case study this paper considers the strengths and weaknesses of Iranian tourism planning and in less extended ecotourism and makes recommendations as to the best way to develop Iran’s potential in the field of cultural tourism and ecotourism. This study has been outlined as follows: tourism planning, ecotourism planning, carrying capacity as an important tool for planning and a case study of Iran.
Azimi,N and Hajipour,A H . (2008). Planning the Cultural Tourism and Ecotourism Industry for Economic Development: A Case Study of Iran. (e94333). Advanced Environmental Sciences, 6(1), e94333
MLA
Azimi,N , and Hajipour,A H . "Planning the Cultural Tourism and Ecotourism Industry for Economic Development: A Case Study of Iran" .e94333 , Advanced Environmental Sciences, 6, 1, 2008, e94333.
HARVARD
Azimi N, Hajipour A H. (2008). 'Planning the Cultural Tourism and Ecotourism Industry for Economic Development: A Case Study of Iran', Advanced Environmental Sciences, 6(1), e94333.
CHICAGO
N Azimi and A H Hajipour, "Planning the Cultural Tourism and Ecotourism Industry for Economic Development: A Case Study of Iran," Advanced Environmental Sciences, 6 1 (2008): e94333,
VANCOUVER
Azimi N, Hajipour A H. Planning the Cultural Tourism and Ecotourism Industry for Economic Development: A Case Study of Iran. Adv Env Sci. 2008;6(1):e94333 (In Persian).
