Abstract
This study explores the importance of Muslim friendly tourism (MFT) and discusses some definitions of this concept as an emerging field of study within the tourism discipline. With a well above average growth rate tourists with an Islamic belief constitute an important part of travel trade. This segment is also referred to as Halal tourism and Islamic tourism. Although there are various interpretations, most would agree that Islam is a demanding religion and affect its followers’ daily life. Therefore Muslim travelers require additional facilities and services than most travelers belonging to other religions and tourists without a religious beliefs. Yet there is a gap in the literature about these needs, definitions and segmentation of MFT. The literature has so far failed to offer a universal framework to define MFT and its importance thereof. This note is an initial attempt to discuss the importance of MFT and various approaches to this phenomena.
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Abstract
References
- Cankurtaran, B.S., & Cetin, G. (2016). Ideology, foreign policy and tourism: The case of Turkey-Middle East relations. Journal of Turcologia, 7, 45-64.
- Cetin, G., Yasankul, B., & Istanbullu D. F. (2015). Destinations’ experiential attributes for middle east tourists: Case of istanbul. Kozak, M., & Kozak, N. (Eds.). Destination Marketing: An International Perspective (pp. 116-128). London: Routledge.
- COMCEC (2015). Muslim friendly tourism (online), http://www.comcec.org accessed in June 2016.
- MacCannell, D. (1999). The tourist: A new of the class. London: University of California Press.
- Thomson Reuters (2014). State of the Global Islamic Economy 2014-2015 Report, (online) http://www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/export/sites/trade/files/news/342150121095027/342150121095027_1.pdf, accessed in February 2016.
Details
| Journal Section | Articles |
|---|---|
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| Publication Date | July 31, 2016 |
| Submission Date | July 31, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 2 Issue: 1 |