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Leveraging Experiential Marketing for Boosting Tourists’ Engagement in the Egyptian Tourist Destination

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Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

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This research aims to explore how experiential marketing can be leveraged for boosting tourists' engagement in the Egyptian tourist destination. The research is based on primary data collected through distributing (520) questionnaires to tourists from December 2024 to February 2025. It also draws on various secondary data sources relevant to the topic. The findings highlight the significant role of experiential marketing in enhancing tourist engagement by influencing tourists' visits. If it is effectively applied within the Egyptian tourism sector, it can serve as a powerful tool for attracting and retaining tourists. The research recommends launching innovative experiential marketing campaigns e.g. LED 360-degree screens, virtual tours, pop-up shops, and guerrilla campaigns in high-traffic locations e.g. airports, shopping centres and tourism fairs. Furthermore, investment in interactive museums, sensory exhibitions, and immersive storytelling that are related to tourist attractions in Egypt is a significant issue. Tailored experiences that focus on cultural, recreational, and therapeutic tourism alongside a dedicated digital platform incorporating experiential marketing technologies are also recommended to maximise tourist engagement.

DOI

10.21608/ijthsx.2025.369532.1150

Keywords

Keywords: marketing, Experiential Marketing, Egypt, Tourist Destination

Authors

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Hammad

MiddleName

Adel

Affiliation

Tourism Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Mansoura University, Egypt

Email

drahmedhammad@mans.edu.eg

City

Mansoura

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First Name

Reham

Last Name

Abd El Maksoud

MiddleName

Mamdouh

Affiliation

Tourism Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Mansoura University

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reham.abdelmaksoud@mans.edu.eg

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Mansoura

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Volume

8

Article Issue

2

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54336

Issue Date

2025-04-01

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2025-03-19

Publish Date

2025-04-12

Page Start

48

Page End

70

Print ISSN

2785-9843

Online ISSN

2785-9851

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https://ijthsx.journals.ekb.eg/article_420625.html

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1,806

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The International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Studies

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https://ijthsx.journals.ekb.eg/

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Leveraging Experiential Marketing for Boosting Tourists’ Engagement in the Egyptian Tourist Destination

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27 Apr 2025