Incorporating Neolithic villages at Petra, Jordan: an integrated approach to sustainable tourism

International aid to tourism planning and stakeholder participation in the Petra region

“…Moreover, Alhasanat and Hyasat (2011) also found that individuals in this local community disagree that they have been involved in the planning process. Our findings also correspond with those of Tarawneh and Wray (2017), who note that the local community discussed the requirement to involve key stakeholders in Petra's development planning process.…”

“…Other barriers might include development weaknesses in the region, such as administrative impediments that have inhibited the achievement of successful development outcomes (Tosun, 2000), and cultural impediments pertaining to the local community's limited awareness or understanding of tourism. Literature has identified similar barriers to local community participation (Damhoureyeh, Disi, Al-Khader, & Abu-Dieye, 2011;Tarawneh & Wray, 2017), and have attributed a lack of participation to limited human and economic resources. In addition to a lack of institutional and human capacity, Tarawneh and Wray (2017) have recognised the influence of political conflicts on sustainable development in the Petra region.…”

“…Literature has identified similar barriers to local community participation (Damhoureyeh, Disi, Al-Khader, & Abu-Dieye, 2011;Tarawneh & Wray, 2017), and have attributed a lack of participation to limited human and economic resources. In addition to a lack of institutional and human capacity, Tarawneh and Wray (2017) have recognised the influence of political conflicts on sustainable development in the Petra region. This also represents a common barrier to participatory planning approaches in other tourism destinations (Bornhorst, Ritchie, & Sheehan, 2010).…”

Residents’ Perceptions and Satisfaction toward Tourism Development: A Case Study of Petra Region, Jordan

“…Petra Tourism and Development Region Authority (PDTRA) is an autonomous agency created to develop the region in all aspects, especially the tourist industry, and to emphasize the importance of cultural heritage. Despite its touristic and cultural importance, Petra as a tourist destination is surrounded by many challenges, such as the decreasing number of visitors, political instability in the Middle East, and an increase in the number of one-day visitors [22]. Political and security instability influence the growth of tourism in any country [23].…”

“…In spite of the importance of Petra as a world heritage destination, there is a notable absence of opinions and perceptions of the local population regarding tourism [22]. This research provides knowledge about the residents' satisfaction with local management and examines the role of sociodemographic characteristics, especially the role played by gender and place of residence, in the perception of three types of impacts: Sociocultural, economic, and environmental.…”