A look at the place of ecotourism in Iran

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1 Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 National Environmental Protection Organization, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Ecotourism if considered as a responsible trip to natural areas will preserve the environment and establishes a comfortable life for local people. In other words, ecotourism deals with multifaceted goals of environmental protection, respect for local communities and promotion of socio-cultural and economic components of the host community, which align with the concept of sustainable development. On the other hand, ecotourism is one of the main components in the formation and development of a sustainable economy. The special geographical location and diversity of natural phenomena have made Iran the fifth country in terms of natural diversity in the world. However, despite having many natural attractions, the country's ecotourism has faced various problems and obstacles in attracting tourists, which has prevented its expansion. Accordingly, in this article, as much as possible, after defining ecotourism, the opportunities, challenges and effective solutions for the development of ecotourism in the country are examined.

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Journal of Animal Environment
Volume 13, Issue 2
August 2021
Pages 421-429

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