Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Investigating the Compliance of Tourist Needs with Tabriz Urban Tourism Management Measures

Authors
Fereydoon Babai Aghdam
Rahim Heydari Chinay
Associate Professor of Geography and Urban Planning, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Abstract
Understanding the needs and interests of tourists provides a better understanding of tourism and is a valuable guide in designing effective programs for sustainable tourism development. Considering the importance of the above mentioned cases, the present study was carried out using a descriptive-analytical method and a library and questionnaire for The purpose of this study was to assess the conformity of tourists' needs with urban tourism management measures so that the needs and expectations of tourism and services and ... Tourists (383 persons) from Tabriz before traveling with completed tourist services Travel as action They were analyzed by urban tourism management (80 people) and their satisfaction with the trip. The results showed that the average level of satisfaction of tourists with accommodation and tourism infrastructure in Tabriz is moderate. The needs and expectations among tourists regarding infrastructure, transportation, accommodation, services, are consistent with urban management practices and the research hypothesis is confirmed. Urban Management Approaches to Tourism Needs Significantly Impact on Tourist Satisfaction with Tourism Purposes
Keywords
Tourist satisfaction
quality of tourism services
needs assessment
tourism management
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