Investigation of Factors Affecting Tourism Status of Khorramabad-Poldokhtar Road

Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic activities of the present era, which, through the combination and simultaneous use of internal and external resources, has many social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits. If the tourism industry is properly planned according to the framework and principles of sustainable development and with the proper participation of the public and private sectors, it can strengthen the socio-cultural structure, increase the value of cultural and natural heritage and lead to effects positive economically. The present study was conducted in the Khorramabad-Poldakhtar tourism road with a descriptive-analytical method and with the aim of examining the dimensions affecting the tourism situation of this road. The study population consisted of 30 experts and experts in the field of study. The data were analyzed using SWOT and AHP analytical model. The results showed that the regionchr('39')s susceptibility to investment and tourism planning, the inefficiency of using new tools in information, tourism and the inadequacy of infrastructure and equipment, communications and information technology, increase the private sectorchr('39')s incentive to invest in the sector. Tourism and non-provision of necessary facilities for the private sector are the most important strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the development of tourism-oriented studies, respectively. Also, ST strategy is the most appropriate strategy for tourism development of communication route Khorramabad - Poldokhtar.