Rural tourism: requirements and limitations with reference to the areas of Javaherdeh (Mazandaran) and Sarovabad (Kurdistan)

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

Shahid Beheshti University

Abstract

Generally, tourism can be defined as traveling outside the home and workplace, performing related activities at the
destination and facilities available to accommodate and respond to the needs of tourists. In other words, tourism can be
considered as a system that has different elements: origin (demand element), destination (attraction element), along with
the travel element between these two places, as well as the result element (consequences). Thus, on the one hand, there must
be sufficient demand for the attraction element in the place of origin, and on the other hand, while meeting the demand and
needs of tourists in the destination, the consequences of this activity must be properly evaluated. This article tries to
compare these elements in two different areas.

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