Instruments of resilience
Cultural tourism in Palestinian resistance
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5700548 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Asala Mayaleh (0000-0001-8262-3719, Language Center, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine), Bilal Hamamra (0000-0003-4375-0293, An-Najah National University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1103-1119 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Heritage Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1352-7258 • E-ISSN: 1470-3610 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13527258.2024.2369553 |
| OpenAlex | W4399887201 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 39 |
Tourism in Palestine functions as a potent instrument of political resistance, serving to counter the dominant narratives imposed by the Israeli occupation and to reinforce Palestinian claims to self-determination and sovereignty. Through deliberate engagement with cultural and historical sites, we contend that tourists become active participants in a form of resistance that celebrates and preserves Palestinian identity. We maintain that each act of cultural consumption – be it visiting a historical landmark, participating in traditional storytelling, or purchasing local handicrafts – serves not just as an economic transaction but as a political gesture that asserts Palestinian narratives and resists cultural erasure. We further argue that the global spread of Palestinian cultural tourism, facilitated by the diaspora, functions as a strategic form of international advocacy that situates the Palestinian struggle within a broader context of global awareness and solidarity. Palestinian tourism is a vital channel through which the political reality of Palestinian life is communicated and understood, forming an essential component of the broader campaign for Palestinian rights and recognition on the world stage
Archaeology · Biology · Geography · Political science · Tourism · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Public Spaces through Art · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |