Role of Green Indicators of Urban Smart Growth on Tourism Development in Isfahan City

Document Type : Research Paper

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2 Associate Professor, Department of Tourism, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

10.22080/jtpd.2021.21395.3532

Abstract

Urban areas are often considered very important tourist destinations due to their many historical and cultural attractions. For this reason, urban facilities and equipment are among the most important factors that can attract international and domestic tourists in a city. Therefore, this study examines the development of tourism and green indicators of smart urban growth in the city of Isfahan and evaluates the role and impact of three green indicators, urban furniture and arrays, sidewalks and green spaces. The method of the present research is descriptive-analytical and survey method and is applied in terms of applicability. Using a questionnaire to collect basic information and using SPSS and PLS software, it was found that the three green indicators of furniture and urban arrays, sidewalks and green spaces based on the proposed research model have a positive impact and role in development. Isfahan tourism and the results performed on a sample of people in Isfahan, showed that the index of urban green spaces has a greater impact on the development of tourism in the region than the other two indicators and the index of furniture and urban arrays and sidewalks are in the next categories.

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Journal of Tourism Planning and Development
Volume 10, Issue 38
December 2021
Pages 59-86

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