Tourists’ Experiences of Mindfulness in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Dutt, Christopher S.; Ninov, Ivan

doi:10.1080/10548408.2015.1107521

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“…In tourism, mindfulness is applied to ensure the development of effective tourist interpretations of tourism settings (Tan et al , 2020). Mindful tourists may participate more to nature-oriented activities (Frauman and Norman, 2004) and better remember their memories (Dutt and Ninov, 2016). Thus, increased mindfulness of tourists and the residents toward the environment may lead to more sustainable tourism (Chan, 2019).…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

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Environmentally responsible behavior of residents: impact of mindfulness, enjoyment of nature and sustainable attitude

Yılmaz

Anasori

2021

JHTI

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of individuals' mindfulness and enjoyment of nature on environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) through mediating effect of sustainable attitude (SA).Design/methodology/approachData were collected from residents of Antalya through convenience sampling. Four hundred and five residents participated in the study. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsMindfulness was found effective for sustainable attitude of residents, but it has no significant direct effect to ERB. There is an indirect-only mediation effect of SA between mindfulness and ERB. Enjoyment of nature affects the sustainable attitude and ERB significantly and positively. The findings show that SA also offers a complementary mediation between enjoyment of nature and ERB.Research limitations/implicationsThe study closes the void by investigating the psychological aspects of individuals among residents of a tourist hub to create sustainable attitude, acts and responsible behavior toward environment. In particular, as the predicting role of mindfulness on ERB was not significant, further studies needed to investigate the effects of mindfulness on the environmental behavior and attitude.Practical implicationsDestination management organizations can consider more focusing on the environmentally responsible behavior of residents, which can play a pivotal role in attaining sustainable tourism development in destinations. By this regard, increasing the sustainable attitude and enjoyment of nature of residents through applying various campaigns would help policies and strategies aiming the conservation of the environment in the destination.Originality/valueSearching the impact of mindfulness on the SA and ERB and finding the indirect-only mediation effect of SA between mindfulness, ERB are novel contributions of this paper.

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Environmentally responsible behavior of residents: impact of mindfulness, enjoyment of nature and sustainable attitude

Yılmaz

Anasori

2021

JHTI

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“…The last dimension, namely non-judgment, expresses individual's tendency to avoid making judgements about the experience. Overall, mindful individuals are aware of their inner self and outer experiences, such as thoughts, emotions, sensations, actions, and surroundings (Brown, Ryan, & Creswell, 2007;Bishop et al, 2004;Dutt et al, 2016).…”

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Exploring how mindfulness may enhance perceived value of travel experience

Loureiro

Stylos

Miranda

2019

The Service Industries Journal

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This study aims to explore the effect of tourists' mindfulness on the perceived value of travel experience (PVTE) through destination images (cognitive, affective, and conative) and tourist experiences. Data (n=370) was gathered using a self-administered structured questionnaire distributed to travellers departing from Lisbon International airport towards Spain in July 2017. The results show the important role of mindfulness in shaping all dimensions of destination image. Tourist experience acts as a mediator between destination images and PVTE. However, perceived authenticity does not have a moderating, but rather a controlling effect on the relationship between tourist experience and PVTE. From a theoretical point of view, the study makes important contribution in conceptualising the influence of a tourist's mindfulness on PVTE through destination image components and tourist experience. From a practical perspective, it offers practitioners and DMOs valuable insights into the effective design and implementation of suitable destination marketing activities.

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“…Alternatively, air crew could become a key customer segment for tourism business to address. An understanding of the mindful state of air crew can advise the most effective style to communicate (Dutt and Ninov, 2015, 2016).…”

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“…Several studies have been conducted reviewing the impact of mindfulness in fields as diverse as health (Langer, 1989), psychology (Rosenstreich, 2016), tourism (Chan, 2019; Moscardo, 1996) and training and education (Johnson and Park, 2020). In all cases, they describe it as a potential tool which can be used to, among other things, help with an individuals’ ability to retain information, learn and enjoy (Dutt and Ninov, 2015, 2016; Frauman and Norman, 2003, 2004; Langer, 1989; Moscardo, 1991, 1996, 2009). By understanding the mindful predispositions of individuals, more appropriate communications and experiences can be more effectively sold (Dutt and Ninov, 2016).…”

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Air crews’ mindfulness experiences: destination memories

Dutt

Ninov²,

Ninov

2022

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Purpose Airlines play a significant role in the international tourism system, yet research on airlines, notably air crew, is scant. Given the frequency with which air crew travel to destinations, understanding of their memories and experiences can have significant insights for destination marketing and management. Destination marketers could look at using air crew as marketing mediums or as potential customers. This study aims to understand the memories and experiences of air crew in destinations and the factors that influence them. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods survey was designed and distributed to 236 air crew of a Middle Eastern airline to explore what they remembered of destinations they visited what helped and hindered their ability to remember. The survey also assessed participants self-reported degree of mindfulness. Findings Results suggested that air crew determined themselves as mindful and had strong memories of the destination. Several notable hindrances were reported relating to their job; fatigue, short layovers and number of flights. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of the study is the relatively limited depth with which participants described their experiences. The results from the study add insight to tourism businesses and governments for considering air crew or leveraging air crew as marketing mediums. The generalisability and applicability of mindfulness in other contexts have been offered. Originality/value Little research has explored the experiences or memories of air crew nor the relation of mindfulness to service providers. This research is among the first to address this gap to add theoretical and practical insight to this area.

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Tourists’ Experiences of Mindfulness in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Cited by 23 publications

References 15 publications

Environmentally responsible behavior of residents: impact of mindfulness, enjoyment of nature and sustainable attitude

Environmentally responsible behavior of residents: impact of mindfulness, enjoyment of nature and sustainable attitude

Exploring how mindfulness may enhance perceived value of travel experience

Air crews’ mindfulness experiences: destination memories

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