A new dawn? The Iran nuclear deal and the future of the Iranian tourism industry

Khodadadi, Masood

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“…However, after speaking to suppliers from both the public and private sector it is very much evident that little effort has been invested in the development and delivery of sufficient 'induced' sources to assist the production and circulation of desired images in the tourist generating markets. Future however, looks more promising particularly since the 14 July 2015 nuclear deal and the consequent easing of the international sanctions against the country (Khodadadi, 2016). For instance, the director of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization claims 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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“…In addition to its vast reserves of natural resources, its vibrant culture makes it so much more than just another resource-rich developing economy' (Financial Times, 2016). The recent nuclear agreement -reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015 -and the subsequent softening of relations with the west has opened the door to a brighter future for the country (Khodadadi, 2016).…”

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“…However, 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). This paper focuses on two main 'challenges' from the Iranian tourism suppliers' perspective: (1) Iran's negative imagery in the tourist generating markets and (2) the lack of essential resources needed to counter the negative discourse and promote the country in the international market.…”

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

Khodadadi

2016

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Iranian tourism industry -despite enormous potentials -has faced a number of challenges including wide ranging nuclear related sanctions, negative imagery in the west and lack of effective management of resources. The aim of this paper is to focus on the perspectives of Iranian tourism suppliers who have a crucial role in the development and success of the tourism industry in the country. The findings of this paper are based on interviews conducted in Iran with representatives of Iranian tourism suppliers from both the public and private sector. The analysis of these interviews suggests that tourism suppliers face two major challenges: (1) Iran's negative imagery in the West and (2) lack of resources to tackle this negative discourse.This paper also provides an overview of the potential future opportunities which the recently forged nuclear agreement could present for Iranian tourism suppliers.

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2016

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“…Combined with a hostile attitude of the West towards Iran (Khodadadi, 2016(Khodadadi, , 2018, the tourism industry in Iran has continued to suffer ever since and despite great potential, has faced a number of challenges including wide ranging nuclear-related sanctions, negative imagery in the west and lack of effective management of resources.…”

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“…Despite enormous potential, the tourism industry in Iran was side-lined for decades due to international sanctions (Khodadadi, 2016). Since the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, reached on 14 July 2015, and the subsequent softening of international sanctions against the country, Iran's tourism industry has experienced considerable advancement (Khodadadi, 2018).…”

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The emergence of cruise tourism in Iran

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2018

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Purpose Iran is a country with substantial tourism potential. Iran’s tourism industry, however, was side-lined for decades due to international sanctions. The election of President Hassan Rouhani and the subsequent deal on Iran’s nuclear programme (reached on 14 July 2015) has resulted in softening of nuclear-related international sanctions and brought much needed relief to a struggling tourism industry in Iran. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the emergence of cruise tourism—as an attractive option for both domestic and international markets—with the introduction of the Iran’s first cruise ship, named “Sunny”, since the 1979 revolution. Design/methodology/approach This study is a short viewpoint piece based on the author’s interpretation of cruise tourism development in Iran and its future opportunities and challenges. Findings Following the nuclear deal, Iran has seen a substantial growth in inbound tourist numbers and attracted considerable investment in tourism-related infrastructure such as air transport and the hospitality sector. While cruise tourism is and remains an emerging phenomenon in Iran, it is evident that the country has a vested interest in developing this lucrative sector due to the country’s strong domestic market and potential to serve the international market. Originality/value This is an original topic which has never been investigated before. Cruise tourism is an emerging market in Iran and this study sheds new light on this new development. The paper focuses on the historical, current and future development of the tourism industry in Iran with a specific emphasis on cruise tourism.

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Political transitions and transition events in a tourism destination

Seyfi

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2020

Journal of Tourism Research

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Despite the growing body of research on the interconnectedness between tourism and politics, significant research gaps remain. One such area is the relationship between political transitions and changes in tourism destinations. This article examines Iran as a case study of the interrelations. Drawing on semistructured interviews with key informants, this paper highlights the significant impacts that political transitions have had on Iranian tourism in general and inbound tourism in particular over time. The findings reveal that the divergent perceptions of key actors in Iran's political arena have affected the tendency and outcomes of tourism development in the country and make it aligned with the domestic political agendas and foreign policies of different factions in the country. Tourism has become a matter for political debate in the country's conservative‐dominated political institutions and is harnessed to the pursuit of policies that are linked to the dominant ideological orientation and religious doctrine. Overall, the study deepens and extends existing knowledge surrounding politics, power, and tourism by providing new insights into the process of political transition in a non‐Western country and its ramifications for tourism destination development.

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A new dawn? The Iran nuclear deal and the future of the Iranian tourism industry

Cited by 55 publications

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

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

The emergence of cruise tourism in Iran

Political transitions and transition events in a tourism destination

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