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Tourism is a main strategy for developing region. If a region is naturally beautiful for any reason it is the capital of the region for development. Ampara Coastal Belt is one of the regions that have attractions for tourism industry. This study attempts (1) to know the preference of tourist arrival; (2) to identify the regional developmental causes for preference of tourist arrival; (3) to find the association between preference of tourist arrival and regional developmental activities; (4) to prove the strength of association between preference of tourist arrival and regional developmental activities. This study considered 100 public for getting their opinion about tourism on regional development using convenient sampling method. Questionnaire was designed to collect data. Non-parametric analyses were carried out in this study. Results of the frequency analysis disclosed that 75% of people prefer tourist arrival in Ampara Coastal Belt (ACB). People prefer tourist arrival for regional development activities. Test results revealed that values of Pearson Chi-Square between preference of tourist arrival and regional development activities vary between 22.222 to 77.778 with degrees of freedom of 2 cum Sig. values of 0.000. These values witness that preference of tourist arrival has association with regional development activities. Values of Phi, Cramer's V and Contingency Coefficient for preference of tourist arrival and regional developmental activities vary between 1.000 to 0.471 with Sig. values of 0.000. These values explain that These values witness that preference of tourist arrival has moderate to strongest association with regional development activities such as bridge development, irrigation development, water supply development, housing development, education development, health development, community development, fisheries industry development, agriculture development and livelihood development. This study has implications for policy makers to development tourism industry along Ampara Coastal Belt and Eastern Part of the country.
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An Exploratory Research on Tourism and Development
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Tourism is the field which has capability to transform entire society and bring foreign wealth through the easiest way. One of the fastest growing industry, great demand, and relaxed environment makes it one of the most demanding industries. The contribution of tourism to national or local economy or, more generally, to development varies according to a variety of factors. As a general rule, it is likely that a greater dependence will be placed on tourism in less developed countries than in industrialized countries. In many smaller countries where resources are limited economic development depends upon tourism activities. Development itself has its various notion described time to time. Mostly economic and social impacts have been given greater emphasis when we talk about development of a society. Tourism has an impact on this development process. Keywords: Development, Tourism, Multiplier Effect
Tourist potentials in the function of economic development Rasina district
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DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM AND ITS IMPACTS ON HOST COMMUNITY
Tourism is one of the fastest growing economic activities and Smokeless industry in the world. It produces Products, Services, Employment, Foreign Currency and Investments. Tourism helps to develop overall National Economies, Accelerate Development Process, Highlights and saves Cultural Heritage and acts as a Bridge in International Peace and Harmony. The present research is based on Secondary source, data has been collected from various research papers, websites, articles and authentic Journals, to explore the impacts of Tourism on J&K State i.e., Host community. The present paper focuses on the tourism of J&K and highlight its dynamic impacts on the economy, environment, service and the socio-cultural on the host community. Tourism is an industry which has enormous economic impacts. It is also an industry that has many social and cultural impacts as well. Moreover, development of Tourism within a host community often has different impact, these impacts have been discussed both in positive and negative way. The main aim of the present paper is to development the tourism industry in a host community by maximizing positive impacts and minimizing potential negative impacts.
Evaluation of tourism resources in developing the urban economy (case study: Zahak)
Tourism in today's world economy is an integral part of a serious role in income and Gross National Income (GDP)clean industry is headed Zahak of ancient and historical monuments and especially in terms of strategic location, bordering Afghanistan, regional and international transit, tourism has a privileged situation. The purpose of this study was to identify introducing potential to attract tourists in the border town Zahak (bordering Afghanistan) to tourists aimed to economic development of the city, and provide solutions executive is required. Fusion method in this study document-library and field is. The software, used to test «spearman correlation coefficient», «Somers D test», «Kendall tau be test and Gis, Excel, Spss «t-test for 2 independent means», «Analysis Of Variance » and « Kolmogorov-Smirnov test» is. Preliminary results show there are natural attractions of the region to attract tourists can Zahak to play an important role in the economic development of the city. The most consistent way to achieve economic development in Zahak, identify potential tourism areas and using local communities to engage in this way an effective step in strengthening economic level of economic development is to be removed. Introduction Today, tourism is the most important economic activity of one of the most important scientific issues of the day. (Movahad, 2008, 1) World Tourism Organization, one of the most powerful glances at the international level for to develop tourism, the tourism economy knows. Effects tremendous tourism in reducing unemployment, increasing income levels, providing energy resources, and thriving crafts market, according to statistics, 10 million people since feeding are just some of the special advantages of addressing this industry. Exchange for kidnapping tourists from 2 to 6 jobs will directly create jobs in sectors including manufacturing and a service for tourists, creating jobs is for 9 to 15 people. (Navrozi and etal, 2012). "Exploring Sirvan in different lands, a part of human life and the needs of the booming in this century, extensive transport facilities, limitations of human communication between different communities destroyed and therefore tourism as a major issue in human life has been raised. Industry to develop economic, social, cultural and political nation, and has created countless jobs, provide friendship and peace between nations and the promotion of human knowledge is "(Mansouri, 2003). Tourism in the process of becoming a tourist destination, the quality of life, value systems, family relationships, attitudes, traditions, customs, behavior patterns, and many other components of economic, social and cultural influences is These effects can be overpopulation, crowding, use of infrastructure, employment status, impact on earnings and poverty in the community pointed out (Kazemi, 2004) The impact of such a change to be able to establish that the precipitous growth in tourism over the past decade and the future based on its With emphasis economists, technicians and technologists and support for developing countries to strengthen the industry towards sustainable development goals in these countries are allowed With emphasis economists, technicians and technologists and support for developing countries to strengthen the industry towards sustainable development goals in these countries are allowed This strategy not only in developing countries but also includes the industrial world. Due to the wide variety of tourist community, a group of researchers, the impact of the industry in three categories: economic, environmental and social-are classified cultural At the same time they pointed out that some of the items specified for each class are the same as in other classes overlap (Kazemi, 2004) Due to the influence and impact of tourism on the social and economic structure of society, can be noted The proper facilities and services for economic and social policy can be expanded in a certain period of booming tourism demand will be more Conversely, they cannot demand a more restrictive and more restrictive leverage returns
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One of the largest tourist industries today, tourism contributes to socioeconomic growth. In accordance with the fundamental dynamics of the expanding Indian tourism industry, which is forming the outer surface of economic activity. Its high growth and development rates amount and extent volumes off region currency a significant amount of money for infrastructure development and advancement. The development of a settled way of thinking amongst one another and learning about each culture and custom are clearly definite benefits of tourism. Reduce the negative perception of a widespread, fixed, and oversimplified image of tourism. The more tourists and the local community are educated about the effects of tourism, the better chance they have of achieving sustainable tourism, a stable economy, and a promising environment. This refers to the economic and social effects on the local community that are determined by the percentage of tourist income that goes to the host communities. Claims that tourism is a vital force for peace are exaggerated in this. Depending on a wide range of negative effects, successful resource development can result in earnings differences. Overdevelopment is one of these, as is the process of assimilating, fighting a serious disagreement, and artificial reconstruction when presenting a culture to tourists. While this can help preserve the culture, it can also dilute or even destroy it. The objective is to advance tourism in the region. so that it would both generate revenue and foster respect for the local culture and tradition. Additionally, tourism has both positive and negative effects on the socioeconomic, environmental, and local ecology. Mass tourism frequently develops into overconsumption, pollution, and a lack of resources.
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