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Journal of Desert Research ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (2): 121-133.DOI: 10.7522/j.issn.1000-694X.2021.00132

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Suitability analysis of ecotourism activities in semi-arid areas based on AHP-PROMETHEE-GISA case study of Baijitan Desert Park in Lingwu CityNingxiaChina

Siqi Chen(), Yujun Zhang(), Yun Gao, Shuwen Xiao, Jiaojiao Zhang   

  1. School of Landscape Architecture,Beijing Forestry University,Beijing 100083,China
  • Received:2021-08-15 Revised:2021-09-29 Online:2022-03-20 Published:2022-03-30
  • Contact: Yujun Zhang

Abstract:

It is necessary to fully consider the fragility and particularity of ecological resources for the development of ecotourism in semi-arid areas. The suitability analysis of ecotourism activities can promote the scientific protection and utilization of tourism resources in ecologically fragile areas. A set of AHP-PROMETHEE-GIS suitability analysis framework for eco-tourism activities in semi-arid areas was proposed, and experiments were conducted in the Daquan area of Baijitan Desert Park in Lingwu City, Ningxia. According to the suitability analysis framework, potential areas suitable for various eco-tourism activities were obtained. The results show that in the Baijitan Desert Park in Ningwu City, desert experience and environmental education activities are the types of eco-tourism activities that should be prioritized. At the same time, sightseeing activities and sports adventure activities should be carried out locally according to different ecological environments. The main innovations of the research method are: (1) The use of the PROMETHEE (preference ranking organization methods for enrichment evaluations) breaks through the compensatory limitations of the AHP evaluation method; (2) The 11 types of ecotourism activity suitability ranking results for 418 samples are realized in the R language; (3) Combining the PROMETHEE method and GIS, we superimpoe the evaluation results of eco-tourism activities with the spatial layout of the study area, and put forward specific eco-tourism activities planning optimization suggestions and specific ecological protection measures. Furthermore, it provides a certain reference value for the development of ecotourism in semi-arid areas.

Key words: suitability analysis, ecotourism, semi-arid area, multi-criteria decision analysis, PROMETHEE

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