کنفرانس ملی مهندسی و مدیریت محیط زیست

صفحه اصلی / هفتمین کنفرانس ملی مهندسی و مدیریت محیط زیست

Estimating recreational carrying capacity of the Zaman-Khan Historical Bridge for sustainable tourism

نویسندگان :

Mansoureh Malekian¹ Marzie Asad Samani²

1- Isfahan University of Technology 2- Isfahan University of Technology

کلمات کلیدی :

Zaman-Khan Historical Bridge،Heritage conservation،Tourism development،Recreational carrying capacity

چکیده :

Heritage management is essential for preserving historical and cultural identity. It can stimulate economic activity, enhance aesthetic value, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge to future generations. Estimating tourism carrying capacity is a well-established management tool for both natural and cultural heritage, aimed at ensuring the environmental and social sustainability of tourism activities. Unplanned tourism can lead to various physical and social problems. This study estimates the physical, real, and effective carrying capacities of the Zaman-Khan Historical Bridge in western Iran. The effective carrying capacity of the Zaman-Khan Bridge is 2,018 individuals per day. Tourist numbers during the autumn and winter seasons remain below the carrying capacity of the study area. However, during the spring and summer seasons, as well as on holidays and weekends, visitor numbers frequently exceed the capacity, resulting in an uneven distribution of visitors throughout the year. The results indicate that the carrying capacity of the area presents a significant challenge, as the excessive number of tourists and festival attendees is evident. The uneven distribution of tourists throughout the site jeopardizes this historical heritage. The estimated carrying capacity demonstrates that proper planning must be based on the site's carrying capacity; otherwise, the tourism destination may become overloaded, leading to a decline in the quality of the tourism experience and, consequently, a reduction in the benefits derived from tourism activities.