Nowadays tourism has developed rapidly. Many countries have improved their condition from this approach and have overcome their economic challenges.This study tried to recognize factors influencing on selection Mashhad as a destination of travel using discriminate analysis. The data was collected from 750 questionnaires filled by travelers in 2007. The travelers were selected randomly by simple random sampling. Age, education, family structure, monthly income, having friend or relation, the importance of the cost of accommodation and the importance of the facilities have positive effect on traveling to Mashhad more than 6 times. Also, marital status, distance, type of vehicle, the importance of the travel cost and time and importance of having information about distance have negative effect on travel to Mashhad. Regard to results, improving the public transport system and improving accommodation services and makes cheaper hotels for tourist suggested.

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