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Sustainable Development According to Sport Tourism Business in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Candidate in Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor in Sport Management, Farhangian University, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Faculty Sport Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Purpose: Sustainable development, according to sports tourism, is a necessary condition for ensuring a secure and sustainable life that strives to minimize resource waste, environmental degradation, and social instability.  
Methodology: The research method is descriptive-analytical. The statistical population includes 30 senior managers, the general department of sports and youth, and the cultural heritage and tourism organization. The Delphi technique was used to prepare the questionnaire, and descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the statistical information.
Findings: Based on the list of strategies, a social approach with six strategies, an executive approach with five strategies, a political approach with five strategies, an ecological approach with three strategies, and finally, the geographical & value approach with four strategies.
Originality: According to the adoption of the mentioned strategies, managers can target the significant goals of sports tourism and provide the conditions for realizing the intended vision. The formulation of perspectives and objectives offers an excellent opportunity to implement strategies. The obtained strategic plan also creates a clear picture for managers through long-term goals and cause-and-effect relationships. Based on this, preparing the goals and strategic sports tourism plan as a national document is recommended.

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Sports Business Journal
Volume 3, Issue 1 - Serial Number 5
January 2023
Pages 101-117
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