Surveying the role of ecotourism in the political-security development of Chabahar

Document Type : Case Study

Authors

1 PhD student at political sciences, Geography department, Najafabad branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

2 Assistant Professor at geography department, Najafabad branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

3 Associate Professor at geography department, Najafabad branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

Abstract

The development of ecotourism in any given area of the country indicates the stability of political security and tourism will thrive when the government pays more attention to visitor safety. This research examines the function and position of ecotourism in Chabahar county's political-security development. Related models and variables have been identified in order to examine the research variables and explain and present the implementation model of human resource strategies. Final criteria have then been determined in the society under study, taking into account the opinions of specialists. Ultimately, the theme analysis method's model has been evaluated and fitted overall using the final criteria that were determined. Utilizing reliability, convergent validity, and divergent validity, the measurement model's fit was assessed. In the portion dedicated to qualitative assessment, 400 accurate data about the variables were gathered. The government should support the ecotourism industry by creating and improving facilities, given its potential and attractions in the region, as well as its early efficiency in terms of employment and development. These conclusions are based on the findings in the qualitative and quantitative evaluation section. Tourism security and the creation of a sense of security among visitors can contribute to the security and political development of a region. Based on the findings, it can be said with 95% certainty that Chabahar county's unique and distinct ecotourism development situation, as opposed to other parts of the country, can support the political development of this region by drawing in money and tourists, thus confirming the research hypothesis.

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