An analysis of the place of Zoroastrian tourist attractions in developing the Iran’s tourist industry
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The Zoroastrians, Tourist Industry Development, Tourist AttractionAbstract
This research aims to analyze the place of Zoroastrian tourist attractions in developing the Iran's tourist industry. For this purpose, indicators were extracted by using a library method, mix method and consult with experts. T-Test and statistical analysis have been used to find the answers for the research questions. The results show that the Zoroastrian tourist attractions normally effect the development of tourist industry in Iran. Regarding the physical attractions, the states of Yazd, Fars, and Kermanshah, respectively, have the highest number, the states of Alborz, Golestan, Qazvin, and North Khorasan have the least number and finally the states of Qom, South Khorasan, Lorestan, Mazandaran, and Hormozgan have no tourist attractions. Also, among the considered places, the Centenarian Fete in Cham village in the state of Yazd has the most significant and the Fire Temple in the state of Kerman has the least effect on developing the tourist industry in Iran. All the chosen attractions are effective on all the criteria of developing the tourist industry except the dungeons of Yazd which have no effect on the criterion of "Injecting Happiness and Delight to the Society".
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