Ali Rahnama

Department of Tourism Economics, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Khorasan-e-razavi, Iran

[ 1 ] - Evaluating the Relative Efficiency of Iran's Tourism Industry: A Non-Parametric Approach

T ourism is one of the most invaluable industries in the world, attracting millions of foreign tourists every year. In terms of historical and cultural attractions, Iran is among top 10 countries, however, it has a small share of foreign tourist's arrival. Iran's tourism boom depends on providing the suitable conditions for the arrival of tourists, included service elements (i.e. hot...

[ 2 ] - Identifying and Prioritizing Innovative Opportunities for Tourism Investment in Mashhad City

ecause a large number of tourists come to  Mashhad, this city has a high potential for the development of tourism-related activities. Therefore, it is necessary to equip resources for tourism activities and investment in this regard. Despite the highest tourism potential in Mashhad, there are great opportunities for the tourism industry, which has not been fully identified and has not been made...