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Articles

• Mustafa, Mairna, H.
• Balaawi, Fadi, A.

This paper aims at shedding the light on the problems caused by negative tourists' behaviors at the site of Petra, also giving a general assessment of implemented visitor management tools. This was achieved by conducting field visits where different impacts and management efforts were documented; a form was designed for this purpose, also interviewing members working at the site. The site is facing damage despite the economic benefits gained by tourism; such damage is caused by littering, wear and tear as well as random movement of tourists. Suggestions are given to improve visitor management at the site of Petra.

• History and Archaeology

• Αρχαιολογία

Tourism impact, Tourist behavior, Visitor Management, Interpretation, Petra Archaeological Park

Corresponding author: Mairna Mustafa (mairna@hu.edu.jo), Includes appendix with "Visitor Management Sheet"

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