2019
DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2300
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Deciphering Islamic theocracy and tourism: Conceptualization, context, and complexities

Abstract: International tourism development in theocratic structures where Islam exercises considerable influence over social, political, and regulatory systems embodies a range of challenges, complexities, and conflicts. Against this backdrop, this paper aimed at exploring the interactions between Islamic theocracy and tourism via an interpretivist approach. Saudi Arabia and Iran are both recognized as countries with a theocratic system of governance and serve as distinctive tourism destinations that provide cases for … Show more

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“…Women face restrictions on their travelling from planning to travel, such as family opposition to their opposing views. Besides, under Iran's Islamic law, women cannot travel without their guardians' permission (father), and women must be allowed to travel by husband if they are married (Seyfi & Hall, 2019). Despite all the laws, religions, and traditions that discriminate against Iranian women, Iranian society has changed in favour of women's role in society (Davoodi et al, 2019).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Women face restrictions on their travelling from planning to travel, such as family opposition to their opposing views. Besides, under Iran's Islamic law, women cannot travel without their guardians' permission (father), and women must be allowed to travel by husband if they are married (Seyfi & Hall, 2019). Despite all the laws, religions, and traditions that discriminate against Iranian women, Iranian society has changed in favour of women's role in society (Davoodi et al, 2019).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Females make up nearly 50% of the Iranian population. Today, women in Iran are taking on new roles and exploring different identities due to the globalizing trend (Seyfi & Hall, 2019). Nevertheless, religion's interpretation can create barriers to female participation in tourism and leisure activities in the Middle East (Okhovat, 2010).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Halal tourism has a good economic impact on the gross domestic product in their countries (El-Gohary, 2016; Seyfi and Hall, 2019). It even gets attention from practitioners and researchers (Battour and Ismail, 2016).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%