Assessment of Tourism Resources for Future Tourism Development: Case of Wadi El Natrun

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to identify and appraise the prospective tourism resources in Wadi El Natrun for future tourism development, as well as to prioritise their exploitation based on their value to tourism stakeholders. To do this, a questionnaire was created and distributed to 227 stakeholders. The primary data were analysed using a hierarchical analytic technique. We identified and studied seven major indicators and 66 sub-indicators of prospective tourism resources. This study offered a hierarchical system for potential tourism resources in Wadi El Natrun, categorising them according to their significance, suitability, and priority for tourism utilisation. The conclusions of this article can assist investors, policymakers, and planners in formulating effective and sustainable tourist strategies and programmes.