Influence of Tourism Infrastructure on Destination Selection (Case study: Isfahan city)

The purpose of current study is to measure the impact of tourism infrastructure on destination selection (due to the intermediate variables "tourism marketing, tourists' satisfaction, pre-visit image and perceived image of the destination"). This is an applied descriptive-correlation research. The statistical population of the study consisted of domestic tourists in Isfahan who visited Isfahan during from September to November 2018. 384 people from the statistical population were selected by simple random sampling method and a questionnaire was provided to them. Finally, 352 valid questionnaires were obtained. Data analysis was done through Path analysis using AMOUS and SPSS software. The conceptual model of the research was confirmed. In addition, the results of the model analysis showed that tourism infrastructure, tourist satisfaction, destination marketing, pre-visit image, and perceived image of the destination have the most impact on the choice of tourism destination, respectively. In analyzing information, the impact of tourism infrastructure on the destination choice was calculated and equal to 0.662. in relation to the mediating variables, the results showed respectively tourist satisfaction, destination marketing, pre-visit image, and perceived image of the destination have the greatest impact in choosing the destination. Therefore, considering the method and the effect of tourism infrastructure and consequently the intermediate variables on the choice of destination, in order to increase the visit of city of Isfahan by domestic tourists, accordingly, the need to pay attention to improve the tourist satisfaction, destination marketing, pre-visit image, and perceived image of the destination has been emphasized by utilizing infrastructure improvements.