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| Author: | Zamani-Farahani, H. Henderson, J.C. |
| Title: | Islamic tourism and managing tourism development in Islamic societies: the cases of Iran and Saudi Arabia |
| Journal: | International Journal of Tourism Research
2010 : JAN/FEB, VOL. 12:1, p. 79-89 |
| Index terms: | tourism development management Islam religion case studies Iran Saudi Arabia Middle East |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper deals with the effects of state religion on tourism development in Muslim countries, particularly referencing to Iran and Saudi Arabia. Aspects of the relationship btw. Islam and tourism are examined overall and issues of tourism policies, management and marketing and community involvement within the context of the two cases are discussed. The distinctive circumstances reigning in Iran and Saudi Arabia are suggested. Yet, more general insights are also presented into the interactions btw. and management of Islam and tourism. |
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