The Urban Profiles of Peace Tourism in Arab Cities: Opportunities for Change Towards Sustainability. Case Study: As-Salt (Jordan) and Constantine (Algeria) Cities

Research identifies significant opportunities for peace tourism in Arab cities, particularly As-Salt (Jordan) and Constantine (Algeria), by leveraging their unique urban characteristics to foster cultural exchange, dialogue, and heritage conservation. The study highlights how these cities can serve as models for integrating tourism development with peace-building efforts, contributing to sustainability. Utilizing qualitative methods—including document reviews, field observations, and interviews conducted between 2015 and 2018—the research emphasizes the role of urban features in establishing a culture of peace. It advocates for a strategic model that aligns tourism planning with stakeholder engagement to achieve lasting positive impacts on both heritage preservation and social cohesion.

BENGHADBANE, F., KHREIS, S.,. (2021). THE URBAN PROFILES OF PEACE TOURISM IN ARAB CITIES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY. CASE STUDY: AS-SALT (JORDAN) AND CONSTANTINE (ALGERIA) CITIES. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 38(4), 1175–1188. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.38424-758