Applying Hierarchical Analysis Process to Rank Tourist Destinations
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https://doi.org/10.15611/pn.2026.2.03Keywords:
hierarchical analysis process, tourism components, rank tourist areasAbstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to rank the tourist regions in the province of M'sila (Algeria). according to a set of scientific criteria and give priority to improving them.
Methodology: Using the Expert Choice program (EC) through the Hierarchical Analysis Process (AHP), and several interviews were conducted with experts to collect and determine the most important main and sub-criteria, and then estimate the relative importance of each criterion.
Results: The results indicated that the "Natural" criterion ranked first with a percentage of 41.9%, followed by the "Historical and Civilization" criterion with a percentage of 33.8%, then the "Cultural" criterion with a percentage of 12.7%, and finally, the "Accessibility" criterion ranked last with a percentage of 11.5%.
Implications and recommendations: Based on the study results, special attention must be given to the natural sites (especially Chott El Hodna), the archaeological sites (especially the Beni Hammad Fort), the thermal springs and the necessary facilities.
Originality/value: This study seeks to present a model based on the AHP to rank tourist areas and identify the most prominent sites.
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