Bringing order to Petra's tourism economy
Tourism Case Studies
; 10(15), 2023.
Article
in English
| CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-20241853
ABSTRACT
The popularity of Petra, Jordan, as a tourist destination has surged among international visitors since the 1980s. This has led to the tourism sector's emergence as a major source of income for indigenous communities living adjacent to the ancient city's ruins. Rapidly expanding visitor numbers and business activity-both licensed and unlicensed-exposed the need for government to play an active role in organizing Petra's tourism industry. Drawing upon a thematic analysis of interviews I conducted in three tourism-reliant, tribal communities in Petra's vicinity in 2022, this case study examines relations between the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) and indigenous stakeholders in the local economy. Focusing on the period extending from 2019-just before the COVID-19 pandemic's onset-to 2022, I explore local perspectives towards PDTRA policies impacting indigenous work in the tourism sector. I find that legality, size, and internal organization of stakeholder groups affect their capacity to influence political decisions that impact their lives and livelihoods.
Leisure; Recreation and Tourism Economics [EE119]; Tourism and Travel [UU700]; Social Psychology and Social Anthropology [UU485]; Policy and Planning [EE120]; Information and Documentation [CC300]; Income and Poverty [EE950]; Labour and Employment [EE900]; Agencies and Organizations [DD100]; case studies; tourism; tourism development; tourist industry; communities; decision making; destinations; emergence; employment; government; income; livelihoods; policy; stakeholders; tourists; visitors; choice; jobs; guests
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Tourism Case Studies
Year:
2023
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