Tourists' Experiences of Mindfulness in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Issue 8 (12th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dutt, Chris; Ninov, Ivan
• Is Part Of: Journal of travel & tourism marketing. Volume 33:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 1195
• Page End: 1212
• Publication Date: 2016-10-12
• Subjects: Mindfulness -- mindlessness -- Dubai -- tourist experience -- tourist behavior; Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.47910688
• DOI: 10.1080/10548408.2015.1107521
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1054-8408

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Mindfulness is a relatively new theoretical area that has received little research focus. This is surprising, considering the wealth of benefits to individuals and businesses who adopt a mindful philosophy. The aim of this study was to reduce this gap in knowledge by attempting to understand how mindfulness affects tourists' experiences while holidaying in a popular tourist destination, such as Dubai. Results suggested that mindfulness appears to occur indiscriminately and, almost, haphazardly. Empirical results of the study revealed that mindfulness was a likely occurrence regardless of visitor demographics, and that mindfulness would impact what visitors remembered and why.