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Exploring the Potential of Adventure Tourism in Mongolia’s Eastern Region: A Resource-Based Approach

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  • Altankhuyag Battuvshin

    (Technology Management Department, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

  • Zaya Mashlai

    (Technology Management Department, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

Abstract

The tourism industry has emerged as a significant economic sector, playing a pivotal role in the socio-economic advancement of the nation. In recent years, special interest tourism has experienced rapid growth among various forms of tourism. This type of travel is characterized by individuals pursuing their unique interests, aspirations, and desire for novelty. Among the various types of special interest tourism, we have chosen adventure tourism. Currently, the range of adventure tourism services emerging in Mongolia is constrained, exhibiting limited innovation and failing to capitalize fully on available prospects. This form of tourism is confined to a select few activities, including horseback riding, cycling, hiking, camel riding, and mountain climbing. According to researchers, the majority of tourists exhibit a preference for skill-based adventure tourism in remote regions, as opposed to less skill-intensive adventure tourism in popular tourist destinations. The presence of abundant natural resources in the eastern region of Mongolia constitutes a distinct advantage for the advancement of adventure tourism. Nonetheless, a thorough examination of these natural resources is imperative to ascertain their suitability for the development of tourism, particularly adventure tourism. Adventure tourism natural resources can be categorized into two primary groups: land resources, encompassing mountains, rocks, sand dunes, steppes, and forest areas, and water resources, including rivers and lakes. Each of these two groups and their seven elemental resources exhibit distinct characteristics and indicators. This article delineates the indicators used to assess each element of these resources, presents the outcomes of research conducted to gauge their potential level (corresponding level), and highlights select findings from studies aimed at identifying natural resources for the advancement of adventure tourism in the eastern region of Mongolia.

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  • Altankhuyag Battuvshin & Zaya Mashlai, 2024. "Exploring the Potential of Adventure Tourism in Mongolia’s Eastern Region: A Resource-Based Approach," International Journal of Science and Business, IJSAB International, vol. 41(1), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:aif:journl:v:41:y:2024:i:1:p:1-16
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    1. B. Altankhuyag & L. Oyuntsetseg & M.Zaya & T. Sumjidmaa & B. Oyuntungalag & Siqintana, 2024. "Natural Resources for Adventure Tourism in the Western Region of Mongolia," International Journal of Science and Business, IJSAB International, vol. 31(1), pages 89-102.
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