Challenges and opportunities for tourism development in Iran: Perspectives of Iranian tourism suppliers

Khodadadi, Masood

doi:10.1016/j.tmp.2016.05.001

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“…More participation and investment of the private sector can be a successful remedy in this case (40). Although the image of Iran is not acceptable enough to convince tourists to visit, researchers suggested that this issue could be solved through local strategies and for the neighbor countries (7). Due to the image of the country in western mass media, it would be more realistic to focus the marketing for the border countries and offer the promotional remedies at a macro level.…”

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“…Table 2 comprises the amount of capital investment in tourism by three countries in the region, which represents the investment by Iran as, relatively insignificant. There are two major challenges, which also affect the medical tourism sector: ‘Iran’s negative image in the West, and lack of resources to tackle this negative discourse’ (7).…”

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Medical Tourism in Iran, Reevaluation on the New Trends: A Narrative Review

Rokni¹,

Park²

2020

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Background: This narrative review aimed to reevaluate the medical tourism sector in Iran to reveal the new trends and activities in order to know the current actual share of Iran in the competitive market of global medical tourism. Methods: A holistic approach was adopted to analyze the information collected through a system of investigation that comprised the available secondary data, besides the information and statistical data about the associated organizations to this sector in Iran. Results: Iran’s medical tourism sector is consistent with the new trends in global market, which is mainly bordered countries-based, cultural-oriented, and diasporic type of travelling. Conclusion: It would be more realistic in the contemporary situation to focus the promotions on the border countries, and design the policy, and implementation in accordance with their cultural and social preferences. Activities in both levels of governmental and micro-level planning are demanded, under the cover of a comprehensive monitoring system. This review will benefit researchers exploring the updated evaluation of Iran’s medical tourism; also, it provides helpful insights to authorities in both governmental and private sector.

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Medical Tourism in Iran, Reevaluation on the New Trends: A Narrative Review

Rokni¹,

Park²

2020

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“…Iran is not yet an ecotourism destination for international visitors and the market is dominated by domestic travelers (Tavassoli, 2002). More importantly, Iran's tourism industry has been suffering from a range of issues over the past three decades, including the over-reliance on oil revenues, negative imagery, international sanctions, political instability and conflicts in the Middle East region, and poor management (Khodadadi, 2016). The recent nuclear agreementreached in Vienna on 14 July 2015and the subsequent softening of relations with the west has opened the doors to a brighter future for the country (Khodadadi, 2016).…”

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“…More importantly, Iran's tourism industry has been suffering from a range of issues over the past three decades, including the over-reliance on oil revenues, negative imagery, international sanctions, political instability and conflicts in the Middle East region, and poor management (Khodadadi, 2016). The recent nuclear agreementreached in Vienna on 14 July 2015and the subsequent softening of relations with the west has opened the doors to a brighter future for the country (Khodadadi, 2016). For instance, the director of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organisation claims 6 that 'Iran plans to annually attract 20 million tourists by 2025 which could generate $30 billion of revenues' (Press TV, 2015).…”

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Planning for ecotourism in the protected area of Manesht and Ghelarang, Ilam Province, Iran

Ahmadi

Khodadadi

Shahabi

2017

Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism

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This paper reports a study of the Manesht and Ghelarang protected area in Iran. The study sought to identify ways in which sustainable tourism policies could be generated that aid the natural and human environments. From surveys and questionnaires completed by tourists, residents and officials, an initial set of 10 areas of weakness, 9 strengths and 6 opportunities were identified. Using these classifications combined with mapping techniques that included maps of topography and flora, a subsequent TOPSIS analysis identified potential future policies that require infrastructure development and reinforced pro-environmental policies to address the problems currently being experienced.

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“…Then, 38 Strategic Projects are proposed for Implementation from 2013 to 2020. The estimated cost and priority of each project and programs are determined by the planners [14][15][16][17][18].…”

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A Strategic Approach to Tourism Development Barriers in Iran

Raad¹

2019

J Tourism Hospit

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This research aims to have a strategic approach to the barriers that have hampered the development of the tourism industry in Iran. This study shows the application of MADM and strategic management tools in national tourism policy-making. In this research, PESTEL analysis is used to identify and classify the barriers that hamper tourism development in Iran. Then the Friedman test is carried out to rank the barriers. Then, the DEMATEL technique is used to determine cause and effect relationships between different types of barriers. After that, Importance-Performance analysis is done to identify the barriers that are the first priority of the country and need immediate attention. Finally, a set of strategies are proposed, evaluated, and ranked by CRITIC and VIKOR methods. This study identifies the most important issues and barriers to tourism development in Iran and proposes the most effective strategies to overcome those barriers. As the current tourism development strategies in Iran are proved to be ineffective and the situation of Iran in the international tourism industry is not comparable with the high potentials of this country, a strategic approach to tourism development barriers is absolutely necessary and valuable.

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Challenges and opportunities for tourism development in Iran: Perspectives of Iranian tourism suppliers

Cited by 37 publications

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Medical Tourism in Iran, Reevaluation on the New Trends: A Narrative Review

Medical Tourism in Iran, Reevaluation on the New Trends: A Narrative Review

Planning for ecotourism in the protected area of Manesht and Ghelarang, Ilam Province, Iran

A Strategic Approach to Tourism Development Barriers in Iran

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