A conceptual framework for studying recreational travel motivation from an Arab perspective

Moufakkir, Omar; AlSaleh, Dhoha

doi:10.1080/02508281.2017.1354496

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“…These findings echo those of Moufakkir and AlSaleh (2017), in relation to Kuwaiti tourists. It is interesting to note that in 2018 and 2019 the government of Saudi Arabia introduced several initiatives aimed at improving the leisure experiences of Saudis and inbound tourists.…”

Section: Findings and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

“…The data suggested the need to appreciate how escape motives in particular drive Saudi tourists' destination decisions and behaviours. Similar issues were identified by Moufakkir and AlSaleh (2017) and Michael et al (2022); however, their work focused on Kuwaiti and Emirati tourists, respectively. The current study showed how escape issues were relevant for Saudi tourists in particular.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 57%

“…Moufakkir and AlSaleh (2017) found similar issues when studying travel motivations amongst Kuwaiti tourists, arguing that social commitments played a role in decisions to holiday abroad. However, our findings help to stress the underpinning role of Saudi society's social dynamics, built on strong tribal traditions and characterised by dense social ties, which explain how deeply embedded structural factors may perpetually drive outbound tourism.…”

Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 82%

“…escaping routine environments), these motives are influenced by different factors depending on tourists’ socio-cultural backgrounds (Azali et al, 2023; Reisinger and Crotts, 2022). One of the few studies that referenced the influence of the social environment of Arab tourists was by Moufakkir and AlSaleh (2017). Their study noted that tourists travelled to escape socio-cultural constraints, for example, restrictions on romantic practices and clothing.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Socio-cultural drivers of Saudi tourists’ outbound destination decisions

Madkhali

Lugosi

Hawkins

2023

Journal of Vacation Marketing

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This study examines key socio-cultural factors that influence Saudi tourists’ decisions to travel abroad. The paper utilises qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews with males and females, whose views remain under-researched. It explores how Saudi Arabia's deeply embedded religious and tribal value systems and structures shape tourists’ destination choices and travel behaviours. The findings show that social norms and cultures of surveillance, alongside social obligations, act as push factors, decreasing the appeal of domestic tourism. Moreover, data suggest that seeking personal space and freedom, and the ability to engage in norm-breaking practices, are pull factors that make international destinations, especially those with fewer co-nationals, appealing. Practically, the study helps to identify marketing strategies that domestic and international destinations can adopt to target and accommodate Saudi tourists more effectively. Theoretically, the findings help to conceptualise a middle ground between what we call ‘extensionist’ and ‘rejectionist’ views of cultural influence and to appreciate the cumulative, intersecting impacts of socio-cultural imperatives.

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Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 82%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Socio-cultural drivers of Saudi tourists’ outbound destination decisions

Madkhali

Lugosi

Hawkins

2023

Journal of Vacation Marketing

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“…People travel for different reasons (Iso-Ahola, 1982) and select different destinations to fulfil certain needs (Crompton, 1979). Consequently, travel motives are multidimensional and are dependent upon the destination (Cohen, 1979), the demographics of the participants, their worldview, as well as their changing needs and interests (Moufakkir, AlSaleh, 2017).…”

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Rural Settlement Gnjili Potok as an Aesthetic Motif and Spiritual Inspiration

2020

Tourism Education Studies and Practice

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Like other studies as emphasized by Kirilova et al (2014), this research is not free of limitations. First, the presented results are derived utilizing a theoretical considerations. Second, as suggested by Humen (1757/2013), aesthetic judgment is not only in essence subjective but also highly dependent on the cultural background of an appreciator. Conceptual framework it requires further empirical validation. Future research is invited to extend the dimensions identified in this research. In this paper, the considered geo-space is seen as an ecological motive and mental inspiration. In any case, the rural settlement of Gnjili Potok is a peaceful, landscape and aesthetically mosaic and decoratively shaped environment -ecological oasis, an underutilized tourist opportunity.

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The Relationship between Endurance Involvement and Travel Behavior in Camping and the Moderating Effect of Place Attachment

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Camping tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. Global trends in camping show that this type of recreational activity has begun to emerge in Asia. Meeting the expectations of potential and current tourists in a camping destination will lead to the accomplishment of competitive advantage. The endurance involvement and place attachment play important roles in understanding camping behaviors. However, limited research identified place attachment as a moderator of the influence of endurance involvement on camping travel behavior. To fill this gap, based on place attachment theory, our study developed a conceptual model that postulates endurance involvement and place attachment as predictors of camping tourism. 216 self-administered questionnaires were retuned. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the psychometric properties of the measures, while regression analysis was employed to assess the research hypotheses. The study results show that endurance involvement in camping affects camping travel behavior, whereas camping place dependence, camping place identity, and camping affective attachment moderate the effect of camping endurance involvement on camping travel behavior. Camping place attachment strengthens the relationship between camping endurance involvement and camping travel behavior. To maintain the sustainable development of camping tourism, campsite authorities should attach more importance to strengthening campers’ emotional bonds and concentrate on how to encourage them to participate in tourism activities. The findings have several theoretical and managerial implications for camping tourism marketing and the development of campground.

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A conceptual framework for studying recreational travel motivation from an Arab perspective

Cited by 3 publications

References 48 publications

Socio-cultural drivers of Saudi tourists’ outbound destination decisions

Socio-cultural drivers of Saudi tourists’ outbound destination decisions

Rural Settlement Gnjili Potok as an Aesthetic Motif and Spiritual Inspiration

The Relationship between Endurance Involvement and Travel Behavior in Camping and the Moderating Effect of Place Attachment

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