Abstract
This essay investigates the seeming paradox of the rapid expansion of tourism flows across the Arab Middle East in the wake of 9/11, the series of attacks against tourists in the region, and ongoing regional instability caused by the Iraq war. In doing so, it challenges many commonly held views about the vulnerability of tourism economies—especially in the Middle East, with its negative external image—to violence in nearby locations and political instability. The essay explains how the expansion of Middle East tourism since 9/11 has been driven by a range of factors, including increased petrodollars, new patterns of regional travel and consumer tastes, shifting business and tourism development strategies, and the extraordinary success of tourism development in Dubai.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
