Local People Perceptions towards Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts of Tourism development in Alula, Saudi Arabia

dc.contributor.advisorLadkin, Adele
dc.contributor.authorAlaradi, Samah
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-13T17:03:52Z
dc.date.available2023-07-13T17:03:52Z
dc.date.issued2023-07-12
dc.descriptionThis study aimed to identify the views of the people of Al-Ula regarding the effects of tourism development in Al-Ula. Based on a quantitative research method: An online questionnaire was distributed to 421 local adults in Al-Ula. The aim of the questionnaire is to identify the views and attitudes of Al-Ula residents toward tourism development in Al-Ula from three aspects: socio-cultural, economic, and environmental.
dc.description.abstractIn recent times, the views of local residents towards the consequences of tourism development have played a crucial role in the tourism industry. This research examines the perspectives of inhabitants of Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, regarding the impacts of tourism development on the social, economic, and environmental aspects. It also aims to determine the effect of social and demographic factors on the perceptions of the population. Using quantitative techniques, a survey was distributed to 421 adult residents. The study's foundation was the social exchange theory. The findings reveal that residents hold a neutral to positive outlook towards the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism development, while the economic impacts are neutral to negative. The results further indicate that gender and occupation have a more significant influence on perceptions than age and level of education, which do not significantly affect the population's opinions.
dc.format.extent110
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/68602
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectImpacts of tourism
dc.subjectLocal People
dc.subjectAlula
dc.titleLocal People Perceptions towards Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts of Tourism development in Alula, Saudi Arabia
dc.title.alternativeThe impact of tourism development on the population of Al-Ula
dc.typeThesis
sdl.degree.departmentBusiness school
sdl.degree.disciplineInternational Hospitality and Tourism Mgt
sdl.degree.grantorBournemouth University
sdl.degree.nameMaster Degree

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