How Can the Government of Libya Support Tourism after Crisis

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This paper focuses on the tourism industry in Libya and analyzes different dimensions of crisis in the country that affect the tourism industry. The crisis in Libya significantly influences the tourism industry of the country. The environment of the country along with safety measures are the factors that influence the tourist to choose a country for their visit. According to different studies incorporated in the literature of this study, it can be interpreted that there are several historical sites, structures and places that influence the tourist to select Libya for their visit. In addition, the religious tourism is an added advantage for the tourism industry of the country. Nonetheless, the crisis in Libya deteriorates the tourism industry of the country. The government of the country has initiated different measures and adapted diverse strategies to strengthen the tourism industry of the country. It is essential for Libya to revive its tourism industry as it significantly contributes to its GDP. However, the crisis of the country has affected the industry by incepting fear in the minds of the target market. The tourists do not grade Libya as a safe site to spend their vacation of leisure visits. In addition, the investments in the country have also declines due to which the corporate tours to the country have also diminished. This paper focuses on the data gathered from semi-structured interviews and diverse literature in order to analyze the effect of crisis on Libyan tourism. The paper analyzes diverse information to propose certain strategies to the government through which the government can revive tourism industry in Libya. Moreover, the paper also suggests corporate strategies that are also considered significant ingredients for improving the tourism conditions in Libya. The findings of the study can be used by other studies in the field of hospitality and tourism as it suggests coping strategies during turbulent times.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION7

Background of the Study8

Purpose of the Study9

Research Questions9

Aims of the Study10

Objectives of the Study10

Rationale of the Study10

Ethical Concerns11

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW13

Tourism Industry of Middle East14

Tourism Industry in Libya15

Religious Tourism17

The Impact of the Crisis on Tourism in Libya18

Regional Crisis in Libya19

Legislative Concerns in Libya20

Political Impact on Libyan Tourism21

Transportation Concerns in Libya22

Demographic Concerns of Libya23

Dark Tourism24

Vulnerability of the Tourism Crisis25

Crisis Management in Libya26

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY28

Research Methodology28

Research Design28

Data Collection Technique29

Data Collection Tool: Semi-Structured Interview30

Secondary Research Analysis30

Data Analysis Model31

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND FINDINGS32

Interview Analysis32

Theoretical Framework I33

Theoretical Framework II34

Theoretical Framework III35

Theoretical Framework IV36

Findings37

Tourism Recovery Issues40

Tourism Security40

Availability of information40

Environment of the Places41

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