Strategic planning of tourism development in the historical context of cities (Case study: Historical texture of Khorramabad city)

Subject Areas : Geography and Tourism Planning

parvaneh zivyar ¹ (teacher)
somayeh teymouri ² (phd.student)

Received: 2016-12-04 Accepted : 2017-12-28 Published : 2018-08-23

Keywords: Historical Context, Tourism Development, Khorramabad City, Strategic planning,

Abstract :

Today, tourism is the most prominent and most efficient economic activity that can bring many economic, social, political, and cultural achievements to its pioneers. This phenomenon is now recognized as one of the foundations of globalization and a hallmark of space-time condensation. Historical tourism, which incorporates the old and ancient texture of cities, has a significant impact on the spatial and functional structure of a city. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to plan a strategic tourism development in the historical city of Khorramabad. The methodology of this research is descriptive - analytical based on documentary and field studies using the SWOT model and then the proposed strategies are calculated using quantitative matrix method (QSPM). The results of the research show that invasive strategy (SO)‌(utilizing maximum strengths and opportunities) with a score of 3.42 in the first priority and competitive strategy (ST) (avoidance of threats and the use of opportunities) with The 2.63 points were identified as the most important strategies for the development of the historical context of the city in the second priority.