Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Master's student in Geography and Tourism Planning, Faculty of Geographical Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
This study aims to expand the conceptual foundations of designing sustainable nature-based recreation experiences and to bridge the gap between experience design and sustainability theory. The research employed a systematic review and scientometric analysis of 94 articles published between 2008 and 2025 in Scopus and Web of Science, following the PRISMA procedure. Scientometric results reveal that experience, sustainable tourism, nature-based tourism, and satisfaction constitute the main conceptual clusters. The systematic review led to the development of a system-oriented framework for designing sustainable experiences, encompassing antecedents (individual and destination drivers), process (value co-creation, interactive learning, environmental commitment, personalization, and innovation), and outcomes (meaningful visitor experiences and destination sustainability). This framework facilitates value co-creation, strengthens local ecosystem sustainability, and supports responsible management. The study’s novelty lies in proposing a systemic structure for sustainable nature-based recreation experience design, grounded in three core drivers—antecedents, process, and outcomes—and their associated themes.
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