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The TAPLINE as a Model for Developing Industrial Heritage Tourism in Saudi Arabia

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Sustainability in tourism and hospitality

Abstract

This paper examines the potential of Industrial Heritage Tourism (IHT), focusing on the Trans-Arabian Pipeline (TAPLINE) as a leading model in Saudi Arabia, which was included in the Tentative List of World Heritage in 2023. It emphasizes the crucial role of industrial sites in preserving history and fostering economic development, drawing on a range of case studies worldwide for comparison. The methodology involves identifying industrial heritage sites from the World Heritage List, through data collection, GIS mapping. Despite the underrepresentation of industrial heritage sites in global heritage conservation efforts, TAPLINE illustrates the potential for integrating Industrial Heritage (IH) into tourism development strategies in Saudi Arabia. Through preservation initiatives and UNESCO recognition, TAPLINE serves as a symbol of industrial innovation, contributing to both local regeneration and cultural heritage preservation. The study highlights the significance of IHT in Saudi Arabia and offers a sustainable approach to IH management, and proposes adaptive reuse strategies for the TAPLINE site, such as establishing museums, creating tourist routes, and developing cultural centers, all of which aim to leveraging TAPLINE's historical legacy to enhance Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape and promote sustainable economic growth.

DOI

10.21608/jaauth.2024.341523.1636

Keywords

Industrial Heritage (IH), Industrial Heritage Tourism (IHT), Saudi Arabia, Trans-Arabian Pipeline (TAPLINE), World Heritage

Authors

First Name

Yasser

Last Name

Alhiagi

MiddleName

Hashem

Affiliation

کلية السياحة والآثار، جامعة الملک سعود، المملکة العربية السعودية، الرياض جامعة إب - اليمن

Email

yasseralhiagi@gmail.com

City

Riyadh

Orcid

0000-0003-3973-8718

First Name

Ashwag

Last Name

Almarzouqi

MiddleName

Saad

Affiliation

3MSc in Heritage Management, King Saud University

Email

ashwag.almarzouqi@hotmail.com

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Orcid

0009-0008-1073-0150

Volume

27

Article Issue

1

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48818

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-12-03

Publish Date

2024-12-01

Page Start

419

Page End

443

Print ISSN

1687-1863

Online ISSN

2682-4612

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https://jaauth.journals.ekb.eg/article_399786.html

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399,786

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997

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Publication Title

Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality

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https://jaauth.journals.ekb.eg/

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The TAPLINE as a Model for Developing Industrial Heritage Tourism in Saudi Arabia

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Created At

30 Dec 2024