Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS

Researcher, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Space Science and Geospatial Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  GIS and Remote Sensing Based Site Suitablity Analyisis for Tourism Development in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Ziyen Achamyeleh* and Teferee Makonnen
  
  Ethiopia has an enormous potential for tourism development owing to its long history and diversified natural and cultural attractions. This study is aimed at assessing the tourism potentials, challenges and mechanisms of tourism development using Geographic Information System and remote sensing in East Gojjam Zone. Six criteria and thirteen factors were considered for land suitability evaluation for tourism. These are landscape (visibility, land use land cover), wildlife (wildlife areas), topography (elevation, slope), accessibility (proximity to cultural sites, natural attractions, roads, river and town), vegetation and climate (rainfall, temperature). Further, purposive sampling was employed to identify 70 respondents for interview. The result revealed that 5% of areas were highly suitable and 9% were moderately suitable for tourism. Less and not suitable areas,.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2469-4134.22.11.252

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