The Prospects for the Development of Geotourism in the Area of the Wadi Rum Desert

Geotourism is identified as a significant driver for economic development and job creation in the Wadi Rum Protected Area. The study highlights that local Bedouin communities perceive geotourism positively, emphasizing its potential to enhance the region's competitiveness while preserving geological heritage. Key challenges include attracting tourists to the area's natural and cultural values and fostering collaboration among scientific, business, government, and non-governmental sectors. The research involved observations of tourism activities, diagnostic tests with local Bedouin tribes, and an analysis of current tourism practices in Wadi Rum.

Bozena Wojtowicz, & Pawel Wojtowicz. (2016). The Prospects for the Development of Geotourism in the Area of the Wadi Rum Desert. J. Of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.17265/2328-2169/2016.02.001