How to use composite indicator and linear programming model for determine sustainable tourism
| Autor: | Mohammad Malakootian, Mohammad Reza Zare Mehrjerdi, Hosein Mehrabi Boshrabadi, Maryam Ziaabadi, Seied Abdolmajid Jalaee |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Environmental Engineering
Linear programming Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Delphi method 010501 environmental sciences 01 natural sciences Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Tourism Sustainable development Linear programming model 0502 economics and business National Policy Waste Management and Disposal Environmental planning Sustainable tourism 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Water Science and Technology 05 social sciences Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Environmental economics Pollution Environmental health Ecotourism Sustainability Sustainable indicators Environmental science 050212 sport leisure & tourism Research Article |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering |
| ISSN: | 2052-336X |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s40201-017-0271-5 |
| Popis: | Background The tourism industry which is one of the most dynamic economic activities in today’s world plays a significant role in the sustainable development. Therefore, in addition to paying attention to tourism, sustainable tourism must be taken into huge account; otherwise, the environment and its health will be damaged irreparably. Methods To determine the level of sustainability in this study, indicators of sustainable tourism were first presented in three environmental health, economic and social aspects. Then, the levels of sustainable tourism and environmental sustainability were practically measured in different cities of Kerman Province using a composite indicator, a linear programming model, Delphi method and the questionnaire technique. Finally, the study cities (tourist attractions) were ranked. Results Result of this study showed that unfortunately the tourism opportunities were not used appropriately in these cities and tourist destinations, and that environmental aspect (health and environmental sustainability) had very bad situations compared to social and economic aspects. In other words, environmental health had the lowest levels of sustainability. Conclusions The environment is a place for all human activities like tourism, social and economic issues; therefore, its stability and health is of great importance. Thus, it is necessary to pay more attention to sustainability of activities, management and environmental health in planning sustainable development in regional and national policy. |
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