REVITALIZATION OF MOUNTAIN RURAL TOURISM AS A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN KABYLIE (ALGERIA). THE CASE OF YAKOUREN MUNICIPALITY

Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites

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Amal KELFAOUI¹  Mohamed A. REZZAZ¹  Louardi KHERROUR² 

[1] USTHB - Houari Boumediene Sciences and Technology University, Department of Geography and Territorial Planning, B.P. 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Geomorphology & Geohazards Laboratory;USTHB - Houari Boumediene Sciences and Technology University, Department of Geography and Territorial Planning, B.P. 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Regions & Territorial Governance Laboratory

关键词: Yakouren;    Great Kabylie;    mountainous rural tourism;    mountainous zones;    local development;    revitalization;    tourist traffic;    investment;   

DOI  :  10.30892/gtg.34115-626

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Editura Universitatii din Oradea / University of Oradea Publishing House

【 摘 要 】

Our study focuses on the planning and revitalization of mountainous rural tourism to generate income for many rural communities. It targets a community of Great Kabylie in the heart of Djurdjura massif in the eastern part of Tizi-Ouzou province in Algeria. Tourism in these mountainous areas could contribute to rural development, given that it covers 80% of the region and records 13913 tourist overnight stays. Rural tourism can be a valuable tool for local development in the Yakouren municipality. This paper is based on a literature review, field surveys, descriptive and analytical approach to revitalizing mountainous rural tourism in Yakouren, and revealing its potential through various methods, including Butler's theory, SWOT analysis, and elaboration of an indicator grid, and calculation of tourist traffic. From the results, we identified eight segments that attract tourists and five segments that villagers request. Finally, in a conceptual approach, we discuss the impact of this market on rural areas structure and propose some ideas to overcome it. As a result, through constant promotion, Yakouren can benefit from an increase in tourist traffic. Rural tourism in this mountainous community can be an essential source of income, but it requires investment.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND