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Evaluating visitor management at the catacombs of Kom Al Shouqafa and pompey’s pillars in Alexandria
Author
al-Tayyib, Nahhal Muhammad Abd al-Zahir
Source
International Journal of Heritage, Tourism, and Hospitality
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 2 (30 Sep. 2016), pp.158-169, 12 p.
Publisher
Fayoum University Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Publication Date
2016-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Business Administration
History and Geography
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study is to examine the current situation of Kom Al Shouqafa and Pompey’s pillar visitor management practices, and present recommendations accompanied by suggested implications to achieve more improvement in the area of visitor management.
These two sites are considered two of the main attractions in Alexandria.
Despite the economic benefits gained by tourism in these sites, deterioration has set in both of them.
A field visit is conducted to evaluate and document the visitor management practices at both sites using observation sheet.
An observational research method was employed to find out the essential problems that could be overcome.
The study concluded that the sites are exposed to wear and tear, no interpretation, signage and displays are in a very bad condition.
Suggestions are presented in order to improve visitor management at both sites.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Tayyib, Nahhal Muhammad Abd al-Zahir. 2016. Evaluating visitor management at the catacombs of Kom Al Shouqafa and pompey’s pillars in Alexandria. International Journal of Heritage, Tourism, and Hospitality،Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.158-169.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-855519
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Tayyib, Nahhal Muhammad Abd al-Zahir. Evaluating visitor management at the catacombs of Kom Al Shouqafa and pompey’s pillars in Alexandria. International Journal of Heritage, Tourism, and Hospitality Vol. 10, no. 2 (Sep. 2016), pp.158-169.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-855519
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Tayyib, Nahhal Muhammad Abd al-Zahir. Evaluating visitor management at the catacombs of Kom Al Shouqafa and pompey’s pillars in Alexandria. International Journal of Heritage, Tourism, and Hospitality. 2016. Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.158-169.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-855519
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-855519