Development Of Quality Promotion Indicators For Maharlu Lake Tourism Based On A Biophilic Model Aligned with City Structure

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D. student, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor, azvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

Abstract

The biophilic approach, a subset of sustainability, is considered the most comprehensive approach to nature; also, the components affecting the biophilic model in Maharlu Lake tourism are access to water zones, leisure time spent in green spaces, and per capita green spaces, which can contribute to the biophilic model development. 
This study investigated the indicators of biophilic urban development to promote the quality of life. This study is applied in terms of purpose and falls under descriptive-analytical and exploratory research in terms of nature. To gather data, we used documentary and survey methods. The data was collected through a researcher-made questionnaire, interviews, and in-depth observation. The sample of this study consisted of tourists visiting Maharlu Lake, ordinary people, and experts.The most effective components affecting the biophilic model of Maharlu lake tourism were access to water zones, leisure time spent in green spaces, and per capita green spaces, respectively. Of all dimensions affecting development, structural, managerial, and social-cultural dimensions had the most effect on the biophilic model of Maharlu lake tourism.

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Tourism of Culture
Volume 3, Issue 11
February 2023
Pages 30-39

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  • Receive Date: 07 November 2022
  • Revise Date: 14 January 2023
  • Accept Date: 18 January 2023

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