Impediments of Tourism in Dir Lower: The Way Forward

Mohammad Hanif Khan; Mohammad Alam; Shah Manzoor

doi:10.36902/rjsser-vol2-iss2-2021(184-188)

Mohammad Hanif Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, University of Malakand, Pakistan
Mohammad Alam Lecturer, Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Hazara University, Pakistan
Shah Manzoor Scholar, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, University of Malakand, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36902/rjsser-vol2-iss2-2021(184-188)

Keywords: Impediments, Tourism, Dir Lower, SPSS

Abstract

The study examined impediments of tourism in Dir Lower. The objective of the study was to find the reasons why tourism is not flourished in the area and what is the way forward. The population of the study was the inhabitants of District Dir Lower residing in 7 Tehsils. A total of 510 respondents as a sample was taken from the population. The questionnaire was employed for collecting data. Data analysis was done through SPSS. The study found that lack of Government concern towards tourism, infrastructure, and superstructure of the area and Dir state policies were the main hurdles for the less development of tourism in Dir Lower. The study recommended that Government should give more focus to the tourism of the area by taking steps which develop and promote tourism in Dir. Infrastructure and superstructure development is another area that needs attention. Government and locals need to step up to overcome this challenge. It is also recommended that steps need to be taken to bring awareness among people and mindset needs to be changed so they can accept tourism for their benefits and the benefits of the area and country.