Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan

Thesis

2022

Assessment of Environmental Pollution by Landfill Leachates and Possible Remediation in Kwashe Industrial Area in Duhok, Kurdistan Region/Iraq

2022-10-01

Assessment of Environmental Pollution by Landfill Leachates and Possible Remediation in Kwashe Industrial Area in Duhok, Kurdistan Region/Iraq

2013

POTENTIAL AND CONSTRAINTS FOR ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN KURDISTAN

2013-05-31

Potential for tourism in Kurdistan is, recently flourishing at least on the domestic front. Many indicators show tourism as today's fastest growing industry; either measured by gross output, value added capital investment, employment or tax contributions. Natural areas and features in Kurdistan are yet to be explored to the fullest and have serious potential for developing international tourism in a sustainable manner. Therefore, ecotourism development may become a reality in near future. It will only happen with proper policy implementation, development, management and planning vital to maximize this potential and thus bring positive economic, social and cultural benefits as well as environmental protection as a whole. Destination development and marketing for the tourism industry might be recognised by the Kurdistan regional government as a primary economic sector for its short and long term future plans. When other regions around the world promote research and services for developing ecotourism, the same can be applied for the land of civilizations and historical features that Kurdistan possess, which is also home for the rich and diverse flora and fauna.