GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM SPACE
Year:2020 | Volume:9 | Issue:36|Papers Count:8

The city of Marivan is one of the country's most visited destinations, which has many attractions and hosts many tourists from various parts of our country. Considering the large number of tourists entering this city, it is essential to examine the factors affecting their satisfaction. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate the satisfaction of tourists visiting Marivan and the factors affecting it. The research method is applied in terms of the purpose of the study and descriptive-analytical in terms of its method. The data collection was done using both documentary and field studies. The statistical population of this study includes all tourists entering the city of Marivan who have stayed in the city for at least 24 hours. The sample included 200 tourists who were selected based on the research facilities, as well as the opinions of the professors and experts. The obtained data and information were analyzed using Excel software (for descriptive data (and the SPSS software was used to study the correlation between the variables. The results of the research indicate the high impact of factors such as urban facilities and services, social security, market and market practices on the satisfaction of tourists in the border towns of Marivan. Also, a significant relationship between tourists’ satisfaction with urban amenities and services, social security, marketers' actions was found with a correlation of 0. 730. 0. 772 and 0. 645, respectively which were all meaningful at p 0, 05 >level of probability. By improving these factors, the satisfaction of tourists while staying in the city will increase. Therefore, it is necessary to pay more attention to improving these factors in order to increase the satisfaction of tourists and their revisiting of the city.

For Iran where the overcoming the problem of over-reliance on oil revenue and the problem of employment is considered important, given its potential and actual tourism potential, the development of this industry can be considered as one of the appropriate options, despite the fact that in recent years, in a five-year plan and based on the 20-year vision of the country, good efforts and activities have been made in this field, which in comparison with the growing growth of world tourism, the activities do not seem to be sufficient at all. In this regard, Paveh, despite of its various natural and cultural capabilities, needs proper attention, planning and investment, and efficient management in order to properly exploit the potentials and advantages of this industry. This research was conducted using a descriptive-analytical method, a questionnaire and statistical analysis through the SPSS software. The results showed that the tourism infrastructure conditions of Paveh cannot lead to the development of tourism in Paveh at present and should provide more infrastructure services to think about tourism development. Also, the economic conditions resulting from tourism development is not good and basic plans should be made in this regard to achieve economic development of the region before the development of tourism. Also, marketing conditions, on average, have been able to lead to the development of tourism in Paveh, but more efforts should be made in the field of advertising and marketing.

Nowadays however tourism has many economic advantages it has caused various environmental problems. In this research we studied and prioritized the various options for sustainable ecotourism in Geno protected area using TOPSIS method. Geno protected area is one of the most important protected areas in Hormozgan province. It has a high ecological value and many tourists visit it every day. For conducting the study in the first step, the criteria and sub criteria for sustainable tourism were selected. Then all criteria were scored by 15 experts and weighed using AHP method. Then final prioritizing was done using TOPSIS method. The results of ranking the criteria using AHP method showed that the ‘ cost’ criterion (٠ ٫ ٢ ٩ ٧ )is in first rank and the other criteria are: ‘ effect continuity, (٠ ٫ ٢ ٧ ٣ ) ’ effect expansion (0. 187), effect intensity (0. 142) and effect certainty (0. 101). Based on the TOPSIS method, prioritizing of options are: increasing the conservative officers, (٠ ٫ 5٨ ٢ ) zoning (0. 569), time limitation for ecotourists (0. 538, (fee determination for visiting (0. 494, (continuous monitoring of visitors ’ effects (0. 44, (native people participation in protection (0. 42, ( continuous training for the staff and visitors (0. 408), limitation in the number of visitors (0. 393) and motivating policies for visiting (0. 384. (

Tourism and the tourism economy are currently becoming one of the cornerstones of the world's business economy, and many development planners and policymakers refer to the tourism industry as a key pillar of sustainable development. In this regard, the rural tourism industry as a strategy can play an effective role in the development and diversification of the regional economy by planning principles and identifying the advantages and limitations of rural tourism. The purpose of this article is to analyze the development of the tourism industry and provide appropriate strategies in the economic situation of Iran. Being aware of the conditions of the tourism industry in Iran, we can understand the nature of developments and also the development of this industry under the economic conditions of the country. Accordingly, due to the potential capabilities in the field of tourism in Iran, using descriptive statistics and tools such as internal and external factor evaluation matrix, SWOT matrix and quantitative strategic planning matrix, rural tourism industry in Iran has been studied and examined. Appropriate solutions should be provided for its further development. The results showed that due to the position of rural tourism industry in SPACE matrix, this industry is in a weak invasive position. Hence, it may move towards a conservative strategy in the future.

In the culture-based regeneration, the culture factor is considered to be a very important developmental strategy in local and global scale. Many experts acknowledge that urban authorities should emphasize on the role of culture as a stimulant and policy intervention on urban regeneration and extension of urban tourism development, owing to a great connection between the culture and development of urban tourism. Since the city of Isfahan has a historical context and valuable cultural elements; this survey with research approach has considered the development of urban tourism in the district 3 of the city, with emphasis on recreating the culture-based studies. The tool of information gathering is questionnaire and the sample of the study consisted of 384 people. The results show that historical elements of district 3 of Isfahan in terms of body, function and architecture value plays a major role in the development of urban tourism. Custom and culture of hospitality have an important role in the urban tourism. The Naghsh-e-Jahan complex with nearby users, markets, bridges and so on, each with its own elements can have a significant impact on the development of tourism in the region. The results also showed that programs and activities such as organizing, restoration and preservation of historical elements including historic baths, old mosques and schools, historical and valuable textures in the region 3 of Isfahan should be taken more attention by officials and city managers. In the meantime, the revival of cultural identity and creation of a sense of place belonging in the historical context of the region should be considered. The average of influential components on the development of the urban tourism in the region 3 of Isfahan indicated that the defined amusement centers in the city like, the palace of Hasht Behesht, the existing natural elements in the region 3, Naghsh-e-Jahan complex with surroundings and the historical elements existing in Region 3 of Isfahan have greatest impact on the urban tourism development in the region 3 of Isfahan.

One of the most important climatic elements that is influenced by teleconnection patterns is temperature and precipitation, both of which are the most influential factors in the study of tourism comfort climate. The purpose of this study is to investigate the climate of tourism comfort in Gilan province during the years 1980 to 2016 using the UTCI model and also to investigate the relationship between tourism comfort climate of Gilan province and Teleconnection patterns. The climate comfort of Gilan province is one of the atmospheric signals. Investigating this relationship can help us plan properly for tourism development in this province and also find the suitable location. Using the Mann-Kendall trend test, the obtained results showed that in the last 37 years, the value of the UTCI index has decreased in July; also the extreme heat stress in this month has decreased. However, in other months of the year, no specific trend has been seen for this index. Also, the correlation between the indicators of tourism comfort climate in the province with Teleconnection patterns which had been estimated through the Pearson correlation coefficient showed that out of 22 models understudy, nine models including TNA, NTA, SOLAR FLUX, NCP, SOI, NAO, MOON SOON, AMM, AMO were directly or inversely related to UTCI in different months of the year.

Urban tourism development is considered as one of the most important forces of socioeconomic development, which cannot be ignored since it is an extraordinary force for change and in many countries as one of the most important ways to earn money. Thousands of tourists visiting a destination, not only bring money with them, but also change the local life in a better way. The method of the present research is applied according to the purpose and qualitative according to the method. In this research, thematic analysis method has been used to identify, analyze and report the existing patterns. This method is a process for analyzing textual data and converts scattered and diverted data into rich and detailed ones. In this research, in order to analyze the content, first, all available resources related to the dimensions and indicators of sustainable urban tourism development were studied and analyzed. Then, the results of these surveys were provided to tourism and urban planning experts, and their opinions were obtained in detail and in depth through the interview process. According to the experts in the field of identifying indicators of sustainable development of urban tourism in the city of Isfahan, a total of 5 dimensions and 112 indicators were identified, of which 35 indicators for the economic dimension, 29 indicators for the socio-cultural dimension, and the environmental dimension (Ecology) 22 indicators, 16 indicators for infrastructure (physical) and 10 indicators for management (institutional) were identified and evaluated. In order to prioritize the three districts of the city based on the dimensions of sustainable development of urban tourism, the experts’ opinions on the importance of each of the five dimensions were approved through interview with them and based on the average of these opinions, a comparison between the five dimensions was carried out using the Expert Choice software and the weight of each criterion was calculated. Then, by performing the equations related to the Vikor model, the district 3 of Isfahan was ranked first and the district five of the city ranked the second with a weight of 0. 76. Also the district one of Isfahan was ranked the third with a weight of zero.

Dilapidation is one of the most important issues which has affected urban tissues and has caused disorder, imbalance, incompatibility and asymmetry of urban tissues. The healthy city approach is considered as one of the dominant approaches in dealing with these problems. This study has been carried out using comparative descriptive analysis aiming at identifying the indicators of dilapidated tissue renovation with an emphasis on healthy city approach. The study area included the dilapidated tissues in Ghaemshahr. The statistical population of this study was calculated through theoretical saturation consisting of 31 people and snowball method. The necessary data were collected through open interviews and the normality of the data was examined using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and finally the obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS software and post hoc tests including LSD and Bonferroni tests. The results of the study showed that in the dilapidated fabric of Ghaemshahr, the body factor was the basic one and functional and environmental factors would affect it. Also, based on the regression analysis, the most significant correlations were seen between the physical indicators. Therefore, in order to achieve the goal of a healthy city in the dilapidated tissues, the physical dimension should be corrected in the first step.