Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India

The rich and diverse tourism attractions of Madhya Pradesh have long been recognized, but the Tourism Potential Zones (TPZs) have yet to be clearly identified. This research aimed to uncover these hidden potentials using a combination of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and machine learning tec...

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Main Authors: Shrinwantu Raha, Sayan Deb
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Published: Diponegoro University 2025-05-01
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description The rich and diverse tourism attractions of Madhya Pradesh have long been recognized, but the Tourism Potential Zones (TPZs) have yet to be clearly identified. This research aimed to uncover these hidden potentials using a combination of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and machine learning techniques. TPZ was predicted using a approaches, including Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Linear Model (LM), Elastic Net Model (EN), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN). Further, by combining the above models, a new ensemble model (AHP-LN-EN-KNN ensemble) was prepared. We followed the ROC-AUC (Area Under Curve) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) as evaluation measures. The findings reveal a landscape of promise, with each model with accuracy levels ranging from 81.4% to 90.6%. The AUC values for the models ranged from approximately 70% to 95%, while the RMSE values ranged from 0.8 to 1.3. The ensemble model appeared with better accuracy (for training set 0.92 and for test set 0.88), higher AUC value (for training set 94.5% and for test set 89.4%) and the lowest RMSE (i.e., 0.71) value. On the other hand, the AHP was identified with higher combined RMSE (i.e., combined RMSE 1.08) and diminished AUC (i.e., for training set 70.1% and test set 70.2%). The northern, south-western, and middle regions emerge as high-potential areas, whilst the south-western edges languish with less promise. Meanwhile, the north-western expanse offers a scene of moderate potential. These findings not only inform, inspire, laying a foundation for Madhya Pradesh's long-term tourist growth.
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spelling doaj-art-0919bec3c64d4f3f8cf9f60fe71d7f3c2025-08-20T03:45:31ZengDiponegoro UniversityGeoplanning: Journal of Geomatics and Planning2355-65442025-05-011219512210.14710/geoplanning.12.1.95-12225785Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh IndiaShrinwantu Raha0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4883-8657Sayan Deb1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7021-2218Department of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia, Kolkata, Pin Code:7,000,56, IndiaDepartment of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia, Pin Code: 7,000,56, IndiaThe rich and diverse tourism attractions of Madhya Pradesh have long been recognized, but the Tourism Potential Zones (TPZs) have yet to be clearly identified. This research aimed to uncover these hidden potentials using a combination of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and machine learning techniques. TPZ was predicted using a approaches, including Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Linear Model (LM), Elastic Net Model (EN), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN). Further, by combining the above models, a new ensemble model (AHP-LN-EN-KNN ensemble) was prepared. We followed the ROC-AUC (Area Under Curve) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) as evaluation measures. The findings reveal a landscape of promise, with each model with accuracy levels ranging from 81.4% to 90.6%. The AUC values for the models ranged from approximately 70% to 95%, while the RMSE values ranged from 0.8 to 1.3. The ensemble model appeared with better accuracy (for training set 0.92 and for test set 0.88), higher AUC value (for training set 94.5% and for test set 89.4%) and the lowest RMSE (i.e., 0.71) value. On the other hand, the AHP was identified with higher combined RMSE (i.e., combined RMSE 1.08) and diminished AUC (i.e., for training set 70.1% and test set 70.2%). The northern, south-western, and middle regions emerge as high-potential areas, whilst the south-western edges languish with less promise. Meanwhile, the north-western expanse offers a scene of moderate potential. These findings not only inform, inspire, laying a foundation for Madhya Pradesh's long-term tourist growth.https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/geoplanning/article/view/62567tourism potential zone (tpz)k-nearest neighbors modelanalytic hierarchy process
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Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India
Geoplanning: Journal of Geomatics and Planning
tourism potential zone (tpz)
k-nearest neighbors model
analytic hierarchy process
title Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India
title_full Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India
title_fullStr Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India
title_full_unstemmed Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India
title_short Tourism Potential Zone Mapping Using MCDM and Machine Learning Models in The State of Madhya Pradesh India
title_sort tourism potential zone mapping using mcdm and machine learning models in the state of madhya pradesh india
topic tourism potential zone (tpz)
k-nearest neighbors model
analytic hierarchy process
url https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/geoplanning/article/view/62567
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