Evaluation and prioritization of the role of infrastructures in the development of tourism axis (corridors): Case study: Khorram Abad to Isfahan axis in Lorestan province
Subject Areas : Land use planning
amir hoseinianrad
1
*
,
hekmat amiri
2
,
Maryam Beyranvandzadeh
3
,
somayeh teymori
4
1 - lorestan university
2 - Department of Urban Planning, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
3 - Ph.D. in geography and urban planning and academic jihad researcher, Lorestan branch,
4 - Ph.D. in Geography and Urban Planning, Kharazmi University
Keywords: Tourism potential, Infrastructure, Development, Khorramabad-Isfahan corridors,
Abstract :
Tourism development is a key factor for economic growth in many countries. The Khorramabad-Isfahan corridor, as one of the important tourism corridors in Iran, has significant potential including waterfalls, dams, religious and historical attractions. However, it requires the development of tourism infrastructure to make optimal use of these capabilities. In this regard, the research aims to evaluate the role of tourism infrastructure in developing the Khorramabad-Isfahan tourism corridor. The study is an analytical research based on a survey method. Data collection is a mixed type. The theoretical information required was obtained through a documentary and library method. In the field method, due to the nature of the subject, field visits and questionnaires were used. The statistical population of the research consisted of 30 experts and specialists related to the research topic in the cities of Aligoudarz, Azna, and Doroud, who were selected based on purposive gradual sampling. AHP tool was used to analyze the data. The findings of the study showed that among the infrastructures affecting the Khorramabad-Isfahan tourism corridor, the components of physical access to tourist attractions, roadside parking, accommodation facilities (hotels, guesthouses), catering services (restaurants, teahouses, etc.), and the existence of information infrastructures are respectively more effective than other components on the development of tourism (existence of sports infrastructure, access to the internet, advertising, and attracting public and private investors) in this corridor.
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