Community Resilience as a Foundation for Sustainable Tourism Evidence from Al Ula, Saudi Arabia | ||
| المجلة العلمية بکلية الآداب | ||
| Volume 2025, Issue 61, October 2025, Pages 3410-3446 PDF (1.07 M) | ||
| Document Type: أبØاث علمیة | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jartf.2025.467150 | ||
| Author | ||
| عبد العزيز ربيع مهناء الرشيدي | ||
| أستاذ مساعد بقسم العلوم الاجتماعية، كلية الآداب والعلوم الإنسانية بجامعة طيبة | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study explores the role of community resilience in shaping the development of sustainable tourism in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data, the research examines residents’ perceptions of the impact of tourism, in terms of governance, cultural identity, and community adaptation. The findings reveal that while tourism is widely perceived to provide significant economic benefits, particularly regarding employment, there is concern over rising living costs and limited community participation in decision-making. Strong correlations were observed between participatory governance, cultural pride, and community support, underscoring the importance of inclusive and culturally sensitive approaches to resilience building. Qualitative insights further highlight residents’ calls for enhanced involvement, and the protection of cultural heritage. The study contributes to understanding how governance, cultural identity, and socio-economic impacts intersect in fostering community resilience within the context of rapid tourism development and offers practical recommendations to support more inclusive and sustainable tourism strategies in Al Ula | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Community Resilience; Sustainable Tourism; Heritage Tourism; Vision 2030 | ||
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