Radomskaya, Valeriya, and Bhati, Abhishek Singh (2025) Examining the legitimacy landscape of the right to tourism. Tourism Management Perspectives, 57. 101365.

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Abstract

Discourses on the legitimacy of the right to tourism are often characterized by complexity and polarization. This study provides an in-depth examination of this discourse, grounded in institutional theory. We present a novel synthesis of key legitimacy perspectives, identifying eight distinct legitimization approaches: nested, purist, discretionary, ethical, social, vulnerability, precautionary, and multilateral. Rather than advocating for or against the right to tourism, this research focuses on understanding the diverse legitimization strategies employed to support differing positions. Furthermore, we introduce a multi-faceted legitimacy framework for assessing legitimacy judgments in tourism policymaking. This framework establishes a spectrum of legitimacy, highlighting a shift from reliance on basic legitimacy considerations toward more nuanced approaches in contemporary debates. We emphasize the importance of achieving at least intermediate levels of legitimacy to ensure long-term policy acceptance and sustainable tourism outcomes. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers seeking to develop nuanced and legitimacy-conscious approaches to tourism governance.

Item ID:	85814
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2211-9744
Keywords:	Rights to tourism; Multi-perception legitimacy framework; Legitimization approaches; Tourism policy
Copyright Information:	© 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2025 21:27
FoR Codes:	44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4407 Policy and administration > 440713 Tourism policy @ 100%
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