A Review of the Challenges of Sustainable Tourism Development in Bamyan Province

چکیده

This study examines the challenges of sustainable tourism development in Bamyan Province. Sustainable tourism, as one of the important development approaches, plays a key role in creating a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and the improvement of the social conditions of local communities. Bamyan Province, due to its natural, historical, and cultural attractions, has great potential for the development of sustainable tourism; however, these potentials have not been fully utilized. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the most important challenges of sustainable tourism development in Bamyan Province and to provide a better understanding of existing obstacles and the improvement of this sector. The research method is descriptive and library-based, and data were collected and analyzed through scientific sources, articles, and related documents. The findings show that the most important challenges of sustainable tourism development in Bamyan include weak tourism infrastructure, lack of integrated management, insufficient investment, poor planning, low level of local community awareness regarding sustainable tourism, and lack of specialized training in this field. In addition, the lack of coordination between government institutions and the private sector is also considered one of the limiting factors for tourism development in this province. In conclusion, the development of sustainable tourism in Bamyan requires improving infrastructure, strengthening the tourism management system, increasing public awareness, developing specialized training, and attracting domestic and foreign investment. Implementing these measures can pave the way for sustainable economic and social growth in Bamyan Province.