معوقات التنمية السياحية في فلسطين "الضفة الغربية و قطاع غزة" : دراسة في جغرافية السياحة

Abstract EN

The tourism industry is a big business and will continue to be.

Meeting the growth in this sector with wellplanned and sound development is a challenge.

Tourism in Palestine is emerging as a new impetus for economic growth and infrastructure development, given its ability to generate much needed foreign currencies and employment opportunities.

Palestine’s religious significance, as it is home to the three monotheistic religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, along with its natural beauty, makes it a remarkable destination for tourists.

However, there are a number of obstacles that hinder the development of this important industry.

This paper studied issues regarding the political, economical, social, managerial, financial, and environmental perspectives, which pave the way for developing the Palestinian tourism industry.

The outcomes of the study indicated that the political factor was the main cause for the slow development of the Palestinian tourism.

The findings also demonstrated that the deficiency and shortage of the needed legislations was a major hindrance for improving tourism in the country.

Therefore, this study suggested making a comprehensive strategy for marketing tourism in Palestine internationally, which will enhance the quality of services along with encouraging investments by appealing incentives.