Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Faculty of Management and Accounting, Farabi Campus, University of Tehran
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Master's Student in Tourism Management with a concentration in Marketing, Farabi Campus, University of Tehran
Abstract
Context and Purpose: This research explores travel constraints to help tourism industry decision-makers manage potential crises. Using a meta-synthesis approach, it identifies and categorizes barriers influencing travel behavior and decision-making.
Design/methodology/approach: The study systematically reviews 52 articles from Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science (2008–2024), with 25 selected for qualitative analysis. It identifies seven key themes of travel constraints.
Findings: The seven themes include financial/economic, social/cultural, temporal, physical/health-related, psychological/perceptual, political/legal constraints, and their impacts on destination image and traveler behavior. These findings highlight the multifaceted nature of travel barriers.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of understanding travel constraints for effective policy-making and crisis management in tourism. It calls for targeted strategies to address these barriers and enhance sector resilience.
Originality/value: This research offers a unique, comprehensive framework for understanding travel constraints through meta-synthesis. It provides actionable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to mitigate constraints and improve traveler experiences.
Context and Purpose: This research explores travel constraints to help tourism industry decision-makers manage potential crises. Using a meta-synthesis approach, it identifies and categorizes barriers influencing travel behavior and decision-making.
Design/methodology/approach: The study systematically reviews 52 articles from Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science (2008–2024), with 25 selected for qualitative analysis. It identifies seven key themes of travel constraints.
Findings: The seven themes include financial/economic, social/cultural, temporal, physical/health-related, psychological/perceptual, political/legal constraints, and their impacts on destination image and traveler behavior. These findings highlight the multifaceted nature of travel barriers.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of understanding travel constraints for effective policy-making and crisis management in tourism. It calls for targeted strategies to address these barriers and enhance sector resilience.
Originality/value: This research offers a unique, comprehensive framework for understanding travel constraints through meta-synthesis. It provides actionable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to mitigate constraints and improve
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