Fehrest, Fatemeh, Panchal, Jenny, Pabel, Anja, and Murphy, Laurie (2025) Exploring the Complexities of Child-Focused Managerial Perspectives. In: [Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference]. pp. 513-514. From: CAUTHE 2025 Conference - Transforming Tomorrow: Leveraging opportunities to create change in tourism, hospitality and events, 10-13 Feb 2025, Brisbane, Australia.

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Abstract

Incorporating child-friendly tourism concepts can contribute to creating sustainable tourism environments that protect natural resources, and preserve local culture, while offering enriching experiences for both children and families (Suryawijaya, 2023). Operating child-focused tours in Iran requires navigating a unique cultural and historical landscape, understanding market potential, and addressing regulatory challenges specific to this context. In Iran, there have been serious recent efforts by both public and private sectors to develop the tourism industry (Mohammadi & Pearce, 2020). However, despite these efforts, challenges persist in engaging children in the decision-making process and enhancing community involvement to improve tourism settings for younger visitors (Suryawijaya, 2023). Identifying and addressing these challenges is crucial to unlocking the full potential of child-oriented tourism in the region. The aim of this study is to explore managers' perspectives on providing child-focused tours within the context of Iran.

Item ID:	86375
Item Type:	Conference Item (Abstract / Summary)
ISBN:	978-0-6459381-1-1
Keywords:	children tourism, Iran, tour operators, managers’ perspective
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Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2025 05:36
FoR Codes:	35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3508 Tourism > 350806 Tourist behaviour and visitor experience @ 80% 39 EDUCATION > 3999 Other Education > 399999 Other education not elsewhere classified @ 20%
SEO Codes:	11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1199 Other commercial services and tourism > 119902 Recreational services @ 80% 16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1699 Other education and training > 169999 Other education and training not elsewhere classified @ 20%
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