IMPACT OF LOCAL VALUES ON DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN IRAN

Authors

  • Zahra Mohebbi University of Pune
  • Umesh Ashokrao Kadam University of Pune
  • Mehri Mohebbi University of Semnan

Keywords:

Tourism, Development of Tourism, Local Values, Cultural Heritage, Iran

Abstract

As one of the world’s largest industries and one of its fastest growing economic sectors, Tourism has a multitude of impacts, on nation’s lives and on the environment. The impact of local values on tourism development of a country is inevitable. One of the important values associated with world heritage sites are strong elements of history, tradition, spiritual inspiration and politics. Iran, as one of the most historical places in the world, associated with unique architectural and archaeological features that provide a powerful experience for tourists. Local values of Iran could be one of the most effective elements to development of tourism in the country.

Author Biographies

  • Zahra Mohebbi, University of Pune
    PhD, Department of History
  • Umesh Ashokrao Kadam, University of Pune
    PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of History
  • Mehri Mohebbi, University of Semnan
    MSc, Head, Department of Architecture

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Published

25.01.2012

Issue

Book - PROCEEDINGS TMS ALGARVE 2011: Extended Abstracts

Section

Tourism

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How to Cite

Mohebbi, Z., Kadam, U. A., & Mohebbi, M. (2012). IMPACT OF LOCAL VALUES ON DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN IRAN. Tourism & Management Studies, 1063-1065. https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/284