Assistant Professor, Technology Development Research Institute (ACECR), Ph.D in Tourism Management, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (19 Views)
Luxury tourism is recognized as a form of tourism with high costs, often exclusive to affluent classes. In this type of tourism, high-cost services and products, including transportation, accommodation, and types of visits and entertainment, are consumed to demonstrate a high social status. Some believe that luxury tourists derive pleasure not only from their consumption but also from boasting and eliciting envy in others. However, today, the individual and social repercussions of this type of tourism and environmental degradation, have become apparent. Based on this, it seems that a new paradigm of luxury tourism has been created in scientific articles and discussions, in which quality, authenticity, and the value of unique experiences replace the high cost and the resulting flaunt. Therefore, the critical question under discussion is which type of tourism is the focus of policymakers and planners in the development of the coastal areas of Hormozgan province?
Luxury tourism should be recognized and implemented today in its new paradigm. In this approach, we are not obliged to follow the path of development experienced in advanced countries, and the possibility of shortcuts is available to us.
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General Received: 2025/06/29 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1