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The geotourism industry has grown rapidly in recent years. This book introduces the geotourism industry, its attractions, activities and developments, in selected countries of the Middle East. A number of publications and studies have investigated the nature and scope of the phenomenon of geotourism (tourism which starts from geology) and geotourists worldwide. However, despite the breadth of these studies, few publications have investigated the phenomena in the Middle Eastern countries.
Consequently, this book seeks to shed light on the different aspects of geotourism and geo-diversity in the Middle East and provides a number of case studies from this region. It assists in bridging the lacuna in the tourism and geology literature and helps planners, marketers, managers, scholars and researchers to enhance their knowledge about such issues. It outlines opportunities for, as well as barriers to, geotourism development in the Middle East as well as providing recommendations for the advancement of geotourism in the region.
Table des matières
Part I. Introduction and setting the scene. Chapter 1. Geotourism - A Global Overview.- Chapter 2. The Geotourism Potential of Sand and Dunes - From Theory To Practice.- Chapter 3. The Significance of Geotourism Through the Lens Of Geoethics.- Chapter 4. Geotourism in The Middle East- An Overview.- Part II. Country case studies.- Chapter 5. Geotourism in Egypt.- Chapter 6. Geotourism in Iran, A Review.- Chapter 7. Residents' Perceptions of Geotourism in Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark, Iran.- Chapter 8. Geotourism in Iraq - With Reference to Potential Geoheritage and Geoparks.- Chapter 9. Geotourism in Jordan: The Potential for Developing Geotrails in The Wadis.- Chapter 10. Geotourism In The Sultanate Of Oman - With a Focus on Samail Ophiolite Geosites.- Chapter 11. Geotourism in Qatar.- Chapter 12. Geotourism in Yemen.- Chapter 13. Geotourism in Saudi Arabia.- Chapter 14. Geotourism in Türkiye - Cave Assessment Using Geographical Information Systems.- Chapter 15. Geotourism inPalestine.- Chapter 16. Geotourism in the United Arab Emirates.- Part III. Conclusion. Chapter 17. Conclusion - The Future of Geotourism in The Middle East.
