سازگاري گردشگري با تغيير اقليم در مناطق بياباني (نمونه موردي: شهر اصفهان)

Today, the tourism industry is considered one of the major and profitable industries in global economic sectors. Many factors influence the advancement of this industry, among which the climatic conditions of tourist destinations are among the most important parameters and indicators. Tourists often pay special attention to the climatic conditions of their intended destinations and are always in search of a desirable climate. Undoubtedly, the increase in the acceptance and attraction of tourists and travelers depends on the climate and its moderation. Climate and weather are interconnected in various ways. In fact, it can be said that climate serves as an economic asset for tourists. The level of climate change and its repercussions has become one of the significant challenges and concerns of the global community in the 21st century. Nowadays, due to climate change, countries and cities are facing new challenges at various levels. Climatic resilience is an undeniable necessity in combating climate change to ensure minimum vulnerability during crises. Cities consume 80% of the total energy produced in the world and produce over 70% of the worldʹs greenhouse gases, thus playing a vital role in the emergence of climate change. On the other hand, currently, with the emergence of phenomena resulting from climate change, there is a need to enhance resilience against these phenomena. Since the effects of climate change will continue for many years, adapting to these phenomena should be a priority in urban management programs. Isfahan is one of the most important tourism hubs in Iran, recognized for its numerous and diverse historical and cultural potentials and tourist attractions. Located in central Iran, Isfahan has faced challenges such as drinking water shortages and water resource management due to excessive ground heat for several years. Isfahan is situated in a dry and desert area, and climate change has a profound impact on the city. This thesis aims to examine the extent of the factors influencing touristsʹ decisions to adapt to climate change in Isfahan. The investigation and analysis of the findings suggest that the eva‎luation of adaptation has a positive and significant impact on incompatibility, belief in climate change affects incompatibility, and deterrent factors impact incompatibility. Additionally, the influence of perceived risk on the intention to adapt has a positive and significant impact, and the relationships among these factors have been confirmed. However, the eva‎luation of adaptation on the intention to adapt, the impact of motivations on the intention to adapt, the effect of incompatibility on the intention to adapt, the influence of perceived risk on incompatibility, and the impact of subjective norms on the intention to adapt show non-significant and negative results, leading to the rejection of the relationships among them

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