Journal of Sustainable Urban & Regional Development Studies (JSURDS)

Abstract Background and Objective: Geotourism is a scientific trend in common connection with the fields of earth sciences and tourism, which aims to identify geosites or special geomorphological places. The aim of this research is to evaluate the geotourism potentials of the tourism target cities of Alborz province based on the Hadzik and Kobalikwa model.
Methodology: The methodology in this study is the use of quantitative models of Hadzik and Kobalikova. In the dynamic model, the term heritage is composed of several elements including cultural, historical, social, aesthetic, archaeological, educational, scientific, entertainment, physiological and artistic (landscapes have been a source of inspiration for painters, sculptors and writers). The value and importance of each geotourism site in this method is estimated by the scientific value indices and the surplus values of that geotourism site. The Kobalikova model emphasizes more on scientific, educational, economic, conservation and cultural criteria.
Findings and results: Based on the results of the Hadzik model, it was shown that among the studied regions, Taleghan County with a score of (82.65) has a greater ability to attract tourists than other regions. Karaj County with a score of (44.79) and Savjbolagh County with a score of (25.15) are in second and third place. Based on the results of the Kobalikwa model, the Taleghan region obtained the highest score with the highest value in all indicators and a total score of (9.03), and accordingly, the Taleghan region has the highest geotourism potential.
Conclusion: Therefore, it is concluded that Taleghan geotourism areas have a good potential for attracting tourism compared to other geotourism areas. Finally, it is suggested that in future studies, more natural and human factors should be used to evaluate geotourism potentials.
Keywords: Geotourist, Tourism Target, Alborz, Hadzik, Kobalikva.

Abstract Background and Objective: Geotourism examines geological features, such as rock structures, tectonic processes, and natural phenomena such as caves, springs, and mountains. These features can be used in the present study to evaluate and quantify the capacities of tourism land in order to attract tourism in Karaj city based on quantitative models (case study: villages of Berghan, Varian, Sanj Kordan).
Methodology: In this study, two quantitative models, Kobalikva and Feullet, which are indicated by the abbreviations (K) and (F), have been used. In the Kobalikva method, which emphasizes more on scientific, educational, economic, conservation and additional criteria, and evaluates the studied areas by comparing sub-criteria. In the national park model, geotourism areas are examined based on four criteria: origin of formation, geographical distribution, tourism and accessibility.
Results and findings: The results of the evaluation of the Kobalikva geotourism model showed that the village of Berghan has a high potential for attracting tourists, with a score of 11.5. Also, according to the results, the water village of Varian is in second place with a score of 8, and the reason is that compared to the village of Burghan received a lower score due to difficult access and its only waterway. And the third region in terms of tourism with a score of 6 is the village of Sanj Kordan. The Violet model also showed that Burghan tourism region has the highest potential in the studied areas with a score of 75.10. Based on the results in this model, Burghan's management and tourism rate was estimated to be very excellent. Therefore, it is concluded that based on the results, Burghan's geotourism region has appropriate capabilities for tourism development in Karaj Township in Alborz Province compared to other studied areas. Finally, it is suggested that artificial intelligence capabilities be used in future studies to evaluate the studied areas.