نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه علوم اجتماعی و جامعه شناسی، دانشکده ادبیات و علوم انسانی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد علوم و تحقیقات، تهران، ایران.
2 گروه مهاجرت و شهرنشینی، موسسه تحقیقات جمعیت کشور، تهران، ایران.
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Context and Purpose: Tourism, as one of the most dynamic global industries, plays a vital role in economic growth and employment. Masuleh, with its terraced architecture, traditional texture, and unique cultural-historical attractions, represents a successful example of leveraging tourism for local development. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of tourism in Masuleh’s multidimensional and sustainable development and to analyze its economic, social, and cultural impacts on the local community through a comparative tourism management approach.
Methodology: This study employed a qualitative research design using a thematic analysis approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with residents, tourism practitioners, and local stakeholders. Through thematic analysis, the data were categorized into four core themes: tourism-driven livelihood generation and eco-sustainable local economies; socio-cultural transformation within host communities; environmental resilience and the management of tourism-induced pressures; and adaptive destination governance alongside participatory architecture for sustainable development.
Findings: The results indicate that tourism has enhanced economic welfare, expanded local markets, and created employment opportunities—particularly for women. Socially, tourism has strengthened community participation, sense of place, and environmental awareness, although challenges such as cultural disruptions and migration were also noted. Moreover, tourism development has contributed to maintaining social vitality and encouraging residents’ continued settlement in the village.
Conclusion: The study concludes that a comparative management approach to sustainable tourism—grounded in community participation and the preservation of cultural and environmental identity—can simultaneously enhance economic and social opportunities while supporting stable local development. It recommends that policymakers and local planners adopt a comprehensive and participatory strategy for tourism development and sustainable management in historical villages.
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