Influencing Factors on the Development of Pot...

Influencing Factors on the Development of Potential Tourist Destinations of Manipur

Author Name : Takhellambam Prameshwori, Wangshimenla Jamir

ABSTRACT

Manipur, a small hilly state situated in the eastern Himalayan region in the subtropical belt has unlimited potential for the development of tourism sites. This paper aims to explore the influencing factors of the development of potential tourist destinations in Manipur. In this study, SPSS factor analysis method is used to identify influencing factors of the tourist decision and GIS modelling helps in mapping the development of potential tourist sites in Manipur. The results show that visitors are satisfied with the amenities provided in tourist sites of Manipur. However, there has been in lack of facilities for transport and tourism information. Therefore, some factors such as accommodation, sanitation, transport and travelling and tourist information centre become the most important aspects to attract sites and GIS helps in recognising those potential tourist sites.

KEYWORDS: Tourism sites, GIS, SPSS factor analysis, Transport, Amenities