Site suitability evaluation for nature-based tourism using gis and ahp: a case study of Kashmir Valley, India

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Applied Geomatics Pub Date : 2025-02-28 DOI:10.1007/s12518-025-00618-6

Peer Jeelani, Farzana Ahad, Shamim Ahmad Shah, Huma Rashid

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Abstract

Traditionally, the expansion of nature-based tourism has involved a meticulous process, often incorporating spatial analyses. In this context, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model has been introduced and implemented to assess the suitability of natural-based tourism sites in the Kashmir Valley, India. The data used in this study comprised both primary and secondary sources, with primary data collection involving field surveys, interviews, and questionnaires administered to professionals in relevant fields of study. Leveraging Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) thirteen criteria were identified, encompassing assessments of natural beauty, infrastructure, and various physical and socio-economic parameters within the study area. The analysis reveals that while the lower reaches or valley floor exhibit minimal tourism potential, the upper reaches demonstrate considerable potential, with a significant proportion of this high-potential area being the most extensive. The information, data, and methodology presented in this study serve as a valuable resource for decision-makers and stakeholders in the research area, offering insights applicable to sustainable tourism development in similar environments and regions.

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基于gis和ahp的自然旅游用地适宜性评价——以印度克什米尔河谷为例

传统上，以自然为基础的旅游的扩展涉及一个细致的过程，通常结合空间分析。在此背景下，引入并实施了一种多标准决策（MCDM）模型来评估印度克什米尔山谷自然旅游景点的适宜性。本研究中使用的数据包括第一手和第二手来源，第一手数据收集包括实地调查、访谈和对相关研究领域的专业人员进行问卷调查。利用地理信息系统（GIS）技术和层次分析法（AHP）确定了13项标准，包括对研究区域内的自然美景、基础设施以及各种物理和社会经济参数的评估。分析表明，虽然下游或谷底的旅游潜力很小，但上游具有相当大的潜力，这一高潜力地区的很大一部分是最广泛的。本研究提供的信息、数据和方法为研究领域的决策者和利益相关者提供了宝贵的资源，为类似环境和地区的可持续旅游发展提供了适用的见解。

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期刊介绍： Applied Geomatics (AGMJ) is the official journal of SIFET the Italian Society of Photogrammetry and Topography and covers all aspects and information on scientific and technical advances in the geomatics sciences. The Journal publishes innovative contributions in geomatics applications ranging from the integration of instruments, methodologies and technologies and their use in the environmental sciences, engineering and other natural sciences. The areas of interest include many research fields such as: remote sensing, close range and videometric photogrammetry, image analysis, digital mapping, land and geographic information systems, geographic information science, integrated geodesy, spatial data analysis, heritage recording; network adjustment and numerical processes. Furthermore, Applied Geomatics is open to articles from all areas of deformation measurements and analysis, structural engineering, mechanical engineering and all trends in earth and planetary survey science and space technology. The Journal also contains notices of conferences and international workshops, industry news, and information on new products. It provides a useful forum for professional and academic scientists involved in geomatics science and technology. Information on Open Research Funding and Support may be found here: https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/institutional-agreements