Mapping the historical places: A case study of promoting tourism in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

World Heritage Site: Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE06A11F60A9

Summary

A spatial database of historic sites in Jeddah's Al-Balad district, developed through GIS mapping and photographic surveys, has been successfully integrated with historical records to create an online platform aimed at promoting tourism while preserving UNESCO-listed heritage. This approach addresses the challenges faced by Al-Balad since 1947, offering a sustainable model for balancing cultural conservation with economic growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goals for tourism development.

Citation

Sahahiri, R., Arrowsmith, C., & Alitany, A. A. (2019). Mapping the historical places: A case study of promoting tourism in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 6(1), 1691315. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311983.2019.1691315

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