Religious Tourism as a Reliable Long-Term Source of Income at a State Level: the Case of Saudi Arabia
Religious Tourism as a Reliable Long-Term Source of Income at a State Level: the Case of Saudi Arabia

Author(s): Ognian Yavashev
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Tourism, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Saudi Arabia; religious tourism; Hajj; long-term source of income
Summary/Abstract: In Saudi Arabia religious tourism is a key part of the state’s economy. The Hajj which is done every year in Mecca is the best example of religious tourism as a reliable long-term source of income in the world. This is proven by the growing numbers of pilgrims who make the trip to Mecca every year as their religious duty. With globalisation it is easier for Muslims to fulfil their religious pilgrimage. With the growing numbers of Muslims, it seems that the religious tourism in Saudi Arabia will continue to grow and provide a long-term source of income for the country.

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