Title: Study of Security Dimensions and Vulnerabilities Affecting Tourism Development: A Case Study of Tehran Province

Subject Areas : Geography

Rahman Alidost ^{1 *}

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Received: 2025-06-12 Accepted : 2025-08-02 Published : 2025-08-07

Keywords: Tourism, Security Vulnerabilities, Development, Tehran,

Abstract :

This study investigates the various dimensions of tourism security and its impact on the sustainable development of tourism in Tehran Province. The findings, derived from the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, indicate that security is one of the most critical factors influencing tourist attraction and satisfaction, playing a pivotal role in the travel experience and the economic development of tourism. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with 15 experts and 30 tourists, analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The results reveal that social, psychological, financial, personal, and environmental security each contribute significantly to enhancing the tourism experience and travel decision-making. Specifically, social security and personal safety have the greatest impact on tourists’ experiences. Additionally, the lack of security in various dimensions can directly and indirectly reduce tourist attraction and the sustainability of the tourism industry. The study highlights that inadequate infrastructure, weak social interactions, deficiencies in regulatory institutions, and a lack of transparent information dissemination are among the most significant security vulnerabilities and challenges in Tehran’s tourism sector. Proposed solutions include strengthening integrated governance, improving security infrastructure, developing local training programs, and utilizing modern technologies for security monitoring and control to enhance the security situation of tourism in Tehran and achieve sustainable tourism development.

 

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