GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM SPACE
Year:2014 | Volume:3 | Issue:10|Papers Count:8

The first reason that why tourism industry develops in most of the countries is to make use of its economic benefits, although there are other reasons regarding this issue. Tourism industry could have significant effects on the increase of employment, residences’ income and hotels as well as government incomes. The degree of tourists’ attraction is considered as one of the controversial issues in terms of tourism activity because it has a direct effect on the region’s income state. According to such framework, the present paper aims at investigating the state of tourism attraction in Khuzestan Province using quantitative-statistical analysis method (regression model). The regression model was chosen from among different methods of tourists’ demand volume and it examined different factors in attracting tourists in Khuzestan Province. The analysis of chosen intervening variables’ degree of effectiveness confirmed the extent of seasonal changes as the most significant factor in tourists’ attraction fluctuations through the effect on the volume of tourists’ attraction. Thus, the most significant problems taken place are related to hot seasons. Being aware of the accurate extent of tourists’ attraction in each season and its relationship with other effective factors, managers of tourism section in Khuzestan Province are able to formulate and implement tourism development programs accurately. The research type was applied-developmental and research method was documental and analytical-causal. Also, to analyze th obtained data, SPSS was used. In order to draw diagrams, the Excel software was used. Based on the findings, it was predicted that 1539717, 1626527, 1713337, 1800147, 1886957, 1973767, 2060577, and 2147387 domestic tourists may visit Khuzestan Province from 2014 until 2021. Also, it was predicted that 31287, 32654, 34021, 36388, 36755, 38122, 39489, 40856 foreign tourists may visit Khuzestan Province from 2014 until 2021.

In present century, tourism industry is recognized as one of the most prosperous industries and a driving force for global economic development. This emerging industry has been able to impact on many other industries to attract the other related industries. Sports are also considered as one of the major and important industries in the present world. The combination of sports and tourism has produced one of the most amazing modern service industries called “sports tourism”. In recent decades, this branch of tourism has had plenty of growth; as a result many countries have focused on study, program planning and marketing, in this area and have been able to develop tourism in their own countries as well as benefiting from it financially. Isfahan with numerous natural resources and attractions is also one the most suitable cities in the development of sport tourism. But unfortunately lack of sufficient knowledge, management and finally systematic and clear strategies has caused the area to be neglected and as a result unique opportunities in this province have been lost. The aim of this study was to investigate the Gymnasiums role in the development of sport tourism in Isfahan.SWOT model was used to analyze the results. The method was based on applicable target and the descriptive nature of the case. Questionnaire and descriptive statistics were used for data collection and analysis. The results of this study showed that five factors of (a) lack of expert the field of sport tourism, (b) lack of suitable amenities and transportation for sports tourism, very low advertising in this domain, old buildings used as gymnasiums and finally lack of experts in building gymnasiums have all caused the weak development of sport tourism in gymnasiums in the city. Finally it has been tried to present the approaches for optimal use of functionalities and available facilities in the sport tourism industry of Isfahan.

According to Iran's capacity in tourism, this industry can be improved in our country. Taking advantages of effective tools and parameters of marketing including market orientation is one of the factors for achieving this goal. This study examines the role of market orientation on the development of tourism in Lorestan1.Therefore, to be ensured that the hypotheses were model based, the researcher distributed reliable and valid questionnaires among 50 participants which were about the administrators of tourism organizations in Lorestan. The analysis of gathered data was based on an analysis approach. The results revealed that market orientation had a significant effect on the development of tourism in the area.

Water can provide a good solution for removing famine and fatigue in societies thereby produce physical and mental relaxation. In the present era, factors such as population growth and urbanization increase have led into in a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders among citizens. The development of communication and transportation technologies, increased leisure time, and increasing the income rates, are among the different problems caused by urbanization and urban development. Tourism exists in many forms including ecotourism and medical tourism. Tourism plays an important role in the exchange of technology for hydrotherapy in many countries. However its initial status in industry is not so great. Most scientific and medical countries have confirmed the therapeutic properties of mineral water. In Iran, especially in Semnan province, there are a lot of mineral springs with different healing properties. In fact, the city has high potential to attract people from all corners of the country.The main goal of this paper was to identify one of these springs (hot spring) as a means of rehabilitation which is of great importance in tourism development. The study mostly focused on hydrotherapy plan in Semnan province. The obtained results showed some diseases can be treated using hydrotherapy such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tinea, neurasthenia, skin diseases, herniated disc, arthritis, chronic pain, spinal cord, types of pimples and wound infections, migraines, and other diseases. Basically, the convenience of tourists visiting this area can be considered as the best investment and the plan can also be a good resource for job creation in the area.

The purpose of this study was to identify the capabilities and potentiality of tourism of Yasuj and also to analyze the strengths, weaknesses and to identify threats that are associated with the city's tourist attractions. The study also tries to turn this crisis into an appropriate opportunity for tourism development and to provide strategies for strengthening the urban sustainable development. Methods used in the study were based on survey, descriptive and content analysis. The findings indicated that the city cannot use its available potentials in the areas under the study, nor it can take steps for development in spite of having many attractions and opportunities to strengthen these areas to attract tourists. It is suggested that there are not good management to consider the future of the city. As a result, this study suggests some possible solutions for the sustainable development of tourism in this city.

Suitable climate is a natural resource and great economic wealth for tourism and it is an element providing attractions for tourists leading to satisfaction as well as an increase in the number of tourists. This study was done within Mashhad which is located in Khorasan Razavi province. The method which was used in the study was survey method and library materials to gather data. This study examined Mashhad’s tourism climate by using Baker Thermal Comfort Index (CPI), Effective Temperature (ET), and Evans model. Each of the mentioned indicators in a month period scale was calculated using the temperature parameters, relative humidity, and Mashhad’s wind station during the years 1380 to 1390. The results showed that according to Evans model, Mashhad’s daily climate conditions in July and August are warm and its nightly climate conditions in April, May, October, November, December, January, February, and March are cold. Thermal comfort is dominated in the city of Mashhad during the day in April, May, June, September, and October and during the night in June, July, and August. Based on this model, June is the best time to travel with a comfortable climate conditions during both day and night. In effective temperature index, May, June, July and August and in Baker’s human index, April, May, June, August and September are in environmental comfort conditions that are appropriate for tourism Mashhad.In general, by comparing the general indicators examined in this study, it can be said that the months of April, May, June, August and September have the best conditions for tourism and leisure time over the cited years in Mashhad.

Tourism is created in a model of specific spatial patterns. One of these patterns is nomadic tourism. The population of industrial cities, urban environmental pollutions such as noise and air pollution, and also the need for relaxation and rest has caused man to take refuge in the nature or enjoy the ancient and art works and relax. On the other hand, in order to develop sustainable life, the nomads have adopted other activities such as livestock and agriculture. The development of nomadic tourism is an opportunity to increase the nomads’ income rate, employment, prevention from their migration, improving the quality of their life, and better distribution of services and welfare facilities in nomadic areas. The Bakhtiari tribe territory, because of having the natural attractions and social, cultural and environmental resources and potentials, possesses a great opportunity in development of nomadic tourism in Iran. The present article is a study in strategies collection of nomadic tourism development using SWOT. Through the use of this technique the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats have all been collected and summurized in the form of tables. Finally, about 15 strategies have been presented for nomadic tourism development at four levels of aggressive, adaptive, occasional and defensive strategies. Through the cited strategies, the findings revealed that in the production of nomadic tourism comprehensive plans should be focused on recognition of natural and geomorphological background in Zagros region. Furthermore, the cession of tourism management to Bakhtiari tribe will probably affect the strengthening of tribal economical foundations and increasing the environmental inspection in the area under study.

Rural tourism is one of the grounds for rural development which can provide opportunities for occupation and revenue in villages while playing a role in the revival and regeneration of rural areas. Tourism is turning into the main foundation of trade economics of the countries and is regarded as the most significant occupation industry. Villages and rural residents are related to tourism in two aspects; rural environments are considered to be suitable places for visitors to spend their time and the rural products can be sold directly to visitors which can increase the direct revenue of villagers while maintaining the rural handicrafts alive. On the other hand, cultural interactions and ecological threats have been enumerated as two barriers on the way of tourism development in rural areas. Tracing sustainable development in such areas can be seen in two sectors of economics and culture.This paper, based on library and field studies, in practically introduces rural tourism. It provides strategies about the management of economic institutions in a way to provide the greatest profits for villagers. The conflict management can be applied to make a balance between challenges of development and overutilization in different parts of tourism. On the other hand, the paper suggests some solutions for the development of small industries such as handicrafts skills in order to increase the villagers` revenues in domestic business.