Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Ahmad Asadzadeh ¹
• Davood Behbudi ²
• صارمی Saremi ³

¹ Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Tabriz

² Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Tabriz.

³ MA Student in Economics, University of Tabriz.

Abstract

Abstract
Given the increasing demand for recreation places, it is appropriate to use social and economic analysis to study peoples’ demand for the provision of recreational facilities in any region. Kandovan is a tourist attraction and a historical village located on the south of Tabriz. The estimation of the recreational value of Kandovan village is useful in predicting needs, meeting requirements and development of tourism in the region. The research method is based on using maps and collecting data about socio-economic characteristics of visitors and travel cost associated with the visits. The data were collected by questionnaires and interviews with 124 visitors. The results revealed that the amount of travel cost was negatively related to the number of visitors, 82 percent of visitors were willing to pay the entry fee to the village. The average willingness to pay was 26570 Rials and the recreational value of Kandovan was estimated to be 3295000 Rials.

Keywords

• Kandovan village
• Travel cost method
• Tecreational value