Evaluation and Analysis of the Potentials of Geomorphological and Geotourist Destinations in Ardabil Province Using Feuillet and Dynamic Models

Geotourism is a type of tourism that focuses on both natural and man-made points of interest. In geotourism, geomorphological phenomena are considered more significant than other geological phenomena. This kind of tourism is not only for specialists and experts in geomorphology and geology but also for ordinary tourists and nature enthusiasts. The purpose of this research is to evaluate and analyze the potential geotourism destinations in Ardabil Province, with a specific focus on geomorphological sites. Hadzik and Fiolet's methods were used for the study. In Hadzik's model, the value and importance of each geotourism site were estimated based on scientific value and surplus values. Fiolet's model was analyzed based on management and tourism rates and their respective value ranges. The results of Hadzik's model showed that the geotourism areas of Nair, Nemin, and Heer had values of 36.22, 29.48, and 51.69, respectively. Based on these values, the geotourism area of Hir has high and relatively good potential compared to the other two areas. The results of Fiolet's model also showed that the geotourism areas of Hir had the highest score, followed by Nair and Nemin, in terms of geotourism capabilities. Therefore, it can be concluded that the geotourism area of Heir has more attraction power for the development of geotourism than the other studied areas. Additionally, future studies to identify new geotourism areas should consider conducting online studies and tourism-based surveys.