Employing Ecotourism Opportunities for Sustainability in the Aral Sea Region: Prospects and Challenges

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Disagree
Neutral
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Safety
Relaxation
Fun
Environmental protection
Comfort
Natural authenticity
Cultural authenticity
Education about Uzbek culture
Environmental education
Adventure
Benefits to local communities
Price
Novelty

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Sustainability
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9.
To what extent the following factors are important for your future engagement in ecotourism in
the Aral Sea region
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Demand from international tourists
Demand from domestic tourists
Availability of low-interest bank loans
Governmental support
Support from local communities
Externally facilitated training opportunities
External marketing
Transport infrastructure
Hotel infrastructure
Catering facilities
Availability of tour guides
Direct flights from major European cities
10.
Based on your professional experience, in which ecotourism activities can local unemployed
people best engage in Aral Sea region? (select ONE option only)
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Opening a guest house
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Providing guided services
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Providing camel riding services
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Cooking traditional local foods
11.
If the flow of ecotourism increases, what are the TOP 3 potential destinations in Aral Sea region:
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Aral Sea shore
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Muynak ship cemetery
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Ancient Khorezm fortresses (i.e., Ayazkala, Tuprakkala, Kyzyk kala)
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Nukus Museum of Applied Arts
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Amudarya river shores
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Badai Tugai Nature Reserve
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Desert camping
12.
Based on your professional experience, how much money does a tourist spend daily in the Aral
Sea region?
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Less than $100
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$100–$200
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$201–$300
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More than $300
13.
Based on your professional experience, how many days does a tourist spend in the Aral Sea
region (excluding Khiva)?
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Less than a day
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1–2 days
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3–4 days
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5 days or more

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Sustainability