The role of climate in the diversity of urban design and enhancing tourist attraction in the governorates of the Republic of Yemen

Abstract

Climates considered as one of the important factors that has direct impact on the tourism attraction process regardless of it being national or international tourism. Hence, areas with mild climate attracts the attention of tourists more than areas that witness a wild increase or decrease in its temperature. 

Therefore, urban designs are made in a way to match the climate of those areas which results in an increase of the national and international tourists.

Consequently, Climate- based urban planning and its impact on tourism within the governorates of the Republic of Yemen was the focus of this study. The main objective of this research is to identify and classify the governorates of Republic of Yemen according to the calmness or extreme noise they have and its relation to urban planning.

The study came out with several results that manifested in the creation of digital maps of different governorates of the Republic of Yemen beside several diagrams and figures related to the research. The means used in this research were some mathematical equations that are related to temperature and humidity presumptions as well as digital wind reading and its impact on the public moods. The study highlighted that Ibb city is regarded as the first destination for tourists, followed by Sana’a, Aden and Houdidah. In addition, the study suggests that more attention should be paid to proper urban planning according to the climate change of each area. The study further recommends choosing wisely appropriate construction materials, making green areas which help in reducing temperature and minimizing energy usage in heating, cooling and lighting. Furthermore, attention must be paid to tourism industry for all cities and opting for seasonal tourism, that is winter and summer tourism.