Omar Mattar Street Ras Al-Ein
Amman, Amman

The conference seeks to promote dialogue across all disciplinary boundaries. Research papers will be presented on a rich variety of issues drawing upon the latest research and critical thinking. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn of the different methodologies and theories being applied to the inter-relations between tourism, culture and heritage.
Key themes of interest to be addressed at the conference include:


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The political economies of tourism;
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Tourism in the construction of places / nations;
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The role of archaeology in tourism development;
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Structures / infrastructures of MENA tourism — building / architecture / design for tourism & tourists;
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Tourism and the role of the museum;
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The conservation of heritage in tourism;
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The practices and performances of ‘tradition’;
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Intangible heritage and its role in tourism;
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Rural and urban tourism practices.

Official Website: http://www.tourism-culture.com/pop_up/forthcoming_conferences.html?PAGE=4

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