Environmental science and geography

Environmental science and geography

Review and analysis of agricultural tourism management in the world and Iran

Document Type : Original Article

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Master's degree, Agriculture, Yasouj Azad University,
Abstract
Agricultural tourism is one of the forms of rural tourism that is included in the special or alternative tourism group. Today, agricultural tourism in the world is considered as a strategy to improve the economic, social and biological conditions of villages. It also promotes social and cultural values ​​in rural areas by creating new job opportunities, helps preserve the environment, and reverses the flow of rural-urban migration; But studies show that this type of tourism has not developed significantly in Iran. This research was conducted with the aim of investigating and analyzing the management of agricultural tourism in the world and Iran. According to the basis of this research, agricultural tourism provides a farm-based tourism experience for visitors who are looking for traditional rural hospitality and access to nature, sightseeing and cultural experiences, and it can be considered as one of the Diversifying fields should be considered for rural economy. Through agricultural tourism, farmers can provide tourists with special experiences of rural lifestyle and culture through recreation and entertainment of agricultural activities and agricultural products.
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