Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Department of Tourism, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran
2 Allameh Tabataba'i University
Abstract
Low-carbon urban tourism, as one of the prerequisites for sustainable development in Iran, holds special significance due to the environmental challenges stemming from greenhouse gas emissions in urban destinations. This type of tourism is introduced as an innovative solution to mitigate environmental impacts and improve the quality of life for both residents and tourists. The present study examines low-carbon urban tourism by utilizing the meta-synthesis method, a qualitative approach for integrating and analyzing previous studies. Employing this method is essential, as the existing information in this field is scattered, and a comprehensive and coherent perspective is critical for policymaking and planning.
Given the lack of comprehensive and systematic approaches to managing low-carbon tourism in urban destinations, this paper aims to pave the way for the development and implementation of low-carbon urban tourism. The research objective and main question focus on identifying the key components of low-carbon urban tourism to provide a comprehensive framework for policymaking and management in urban destinations.
The proposed conceptual framework of this study, based on the analysis of 79 research articles on low-carbon tourism and low-carbon urban destinations, encompasses macro-level factors (including policymaking, economic, environmental, technological development, and legal aspects) and micro-level factors (such as low-carbon tourism service supply, demand, and destination management).
The findings reveal that achieving low-carbon tourism requires collaboration and coordination across different levels and adopting a systemic perspective that integrates macro- and micro-level factors. This research, by presenting a comprehensive framework, assists policymakers and urban managers in designing and implementing related programs, potentially leading to increased tourist satisfaction, reduced environmental impacts, and the realization of sustainable development in urban destinations.
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