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Natural Resources for Adventure Tourism in the Western Region of Mongolia

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  • B. Altankhuyag

    (Department of Technology Management, The School of Business Administration and Humanities, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.)

  • L. Oyuntsetseg

    (Department of Technology Management, The School of Business Administration and Humanities, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.)

  • M.Zaya

    (Department of Technology Management, The School of Business Administration and Humanities, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.)

  • T. Sumjidmaa

    (The School of Business Administration and Humanities, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.)

  • B. Oyuntungalag

    (The School of Business Administration and Humanities, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.)

  • Siqintana

    (Department of Doctoral Programs, Graduate School, University of Finance and Economics, Mongolia.)

Abstract

The tourism industry has become one of the major economic sectors and has been contributing significantly to the socioeconomic development of the country. In the recent years, special interest tourism which is driven by one’s personal interest, passion and novelty has grown dramatically among the various types of tourism. Out of all special interest tourism types, we selected and researched adventure tourism. The range of adventure tourism services that are currently being developed in Mongolia is limited, not particularly inventive and lacks the ability to take the full advantage of accessible opportunities. This kind of tourism is restricted to only a few types of activities, such as horse and camel riding, cycling, hiking and mountain climbing. According to the researchers, the majority of travelers are more interested in skill-based adventure tourism in remote areas and less skill-based adventure tourism in well-known tourist hotspots. The natural resources found in the western region of Mongolia are uncommon in other countries of the world, which is advantageous for the development of adventure tourism. Nevertheless, it is necessary to study these natural resources carefully to identify opportunities particularly for the development of adventure tourism. Natural resources for adventure tourism are categorized into two primary groups: land and water including elements such as mountains, rocks and sand dunes, rivers and lakes. In this manuscript we present indicators for identifying mountains, each element’s potential. As a result, potential natural resources for the growth of adventure tourism industry in the western region of Mongolia were defined.

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  • 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.
    • Handle: RePEc:aif:journl:v:31:y:2024:i:1:p:89-102
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