Muslim heritage tourism vastly untapped despite development projects underway
Islamic heritage tourism is a huge opportunity for Muslim-majority countries. While several nations have announced plans to rekindle their legacies, is enough being done to revive historical Islamic landmarks?
The global heritage tourism market is booming, driven by several factors, such as curious travellers, history enthusiasts, specialized tour operators and the increasing popularity of historical TV shows and movies.
In 2023, the global heritage tourism market was worth about $587.1 billion, and could reach $813.5 billion by 2032, according to India-based market research firm IMARC Group.
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