The geotourism industry has grown rapidly in recent years. This book introduces the geotourism industry, its attractions, activities and developments, in selected countries of the Middle East. A number of publications and studies have investigated the nature and scope of the phenomenon of geotourism (tourism which starts from geology) and geotourists worldwide. However, despite the breadth of these studies, few publications have investigated the phenomena in the Middle Eastern countries.

Consequently, this book seeks to shed light on the different aspects of geotourism and geo-diversity in the Middle East and provides a number of case studies from this region. It assists in bridging the lacuna in the tourism and geology literature and helps planners, marketers, managers, scholars and researchers to enhance their knowledge about such issues. It outlines opportunities for, as well as barriers to, geotourism development in the Middle East as well as providing recommendations for the advancement of geotourism in the region.

Is one of the first books about Geotourism in the Middle East Aims to help develop this type of tourism in the Middle East Includes case studies from various countries which could be suitable geotouristic destinations

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Mamoon Allan is Professor of Tourism Marketing at the Tourism Department, Faculty of Archaeology and Tourism, the University of Jordan. Professor Allan was working in tourism and hospitality fields in three countries-Australia, Jordan and Libya. He completed his Ph.D. in Tourism Marketing at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. Professor Allan conducts international research in the fields of Geotourism, Geotourists, Ecotourism, Volcano Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Accessible Tourism and other topics. He published a book about geotourism in Jordan in Arabic in 2014. He participated in several UNESCO workshops to enhance the geoheritage and geoparks in the Arabic countries. His doctoral thesis (2012) on geotourism was one of the first in the world on this topic.Ross Dowling AM is Emeritus Professor of Tourism at the School of Business & Law, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. He has a B.Sc. (Geology), M.Sc. [Hons] (Geography) and Ph.D. (Environmental Science). Professor Dowling conducts international research in the fields of geotourism, ecotourism and cruise ship tourism and has over 200 publications in these fields including sixteen books. He has a deep interest in the development of Geotourism and Geoparks, and he is Passionate Advocate for the establishment of UNESCO's Global Geoparks in Australia and around the world. He is Foundation Chair of the Australian Geoparks Network. He fosters regional development through Geotourism globally, and he convened the world's first three conferences on Geotourism in Australia (2008), Malaysia (2010) and the Sultanate of Oman (2011). For his contributions to tourism education & development, conservation and higher education, he has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (2011) as well as being made Member of the Order of Australia (2019).

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Part I. Introduction and setting the scene. Chapter 1. Geotourism - A Global Overview.- Chapter 2. The Geotourism Potential of Sand and Dunes - From Theory To Practice.- Chapter 3. The Significance of Geotourism Through the Lens Of Geoethics.- Chapter 4. Geotourism in The Middle East- An Overview.- Part II. Country case studies.- Chapter 5. Geotourism in Egypt.- Chapter 6. Geotourism in Iran, A Review.- Chapter 7. Residents' Perceptions of Geotourism in Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark, Iran.- Chapter 8. Geotourism in Iraq - With Reference to Potential Geoheritage and Geoparks.- Chapter 9. Geotourism in Jordan: The Potential for Developing Geotrails in The Wadis.- Chapter 10. Geotourism In The Sultanate Of Oman - With a Focus on Samail Ophiolite Geosites.- Chapter 11. Geotourism in Qatar.- Chapter 12. Geotourism in Yemen.- Chapter 13. Geotourism in Saudi Arabia.- Chapter 14. Geotourism in Türkiye - Cave Assessment Using Geographical Information Systems.- Chapter 15. Geotourism inPalestine.- Chapter 16. Geotourism in the United Arab Emirates.- Part III. Conclusion. Chapter 17. Conclusion - The Future of Geotourism in The Middle East.

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Part I. Introduction and setting the scene. Chapter 1. Geotourism A Global Overview.- Chapter 2. The Geotourism Potential of Sand and Dunes From Theory To Practice.- Chapter 3. The Significance of Geotourism Through the Lens Of Geoethics.- Chapter 4. Geotourism in The Middle East- An Overview.- Part II. Country case studies.- Chapter 5. Geotourism in Egypt.- Chapter 6. Geotourism in Iran, A Review.- Chapter 7. Residents' Perceptions of Geotourism in Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark, Iran.- Chapter 8. Geotourism in Iraq With Reference to Potential Geoheritage and Geoparks.- Chapter 9. Geotourism in Jordan: The Potential for Developing Geotrails in The Wadis.- Chapter 10. Geotourism In The Sultanate Of Oman With a Focus on Samail Ophiolite Geosites.- Chapter 11. Geotourism in Qatar.- Chapter 12. Geotourism in Yemen.- Chapter 13. Geotourism in Saudi Arabia.- Chapter 14. Geotourism in Türkiye Cave Assessment Using Geographical Information Systems.- Chapter 15. Geotourism inPalestine.- Chapter 16. Geotourism in the United Arab Emirates.- Part III. Conclusion. Chapter 17. Conclusion - The Future of Geotourism in The Middle East.