Contemporary Muslim Travel Cultures: Practices, Complexities and Emerging Issues

This book explores Muslim consumer cultures and tourism, highlighting the diversity of travel and leisure behavior among Muslims, beyond the Hajj and Umrah. It provides a comprehensive account of the Muslim tourism experience and practices, based on empirical studies from various social and economic contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Islam is a major international religion, with Muslims constituting a majority population in various Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African countries. The growth of a substantial middle class, the development of Islamic consumer cultures, rising Muslim market consumption in non-Muslim majority destinations, and the growing significance of intra-Muslim traffic and rising outbound tourism expenditure in emerging Muslim markets have all contributed to a significant interest in Muslim tourism. However, travel by Muslims extends beyond the Hajj and Umrah, which are important acts of devotion. While often portrayed in the West as a monolithic religion, Muslim travel and leisure behavior is diverse, with different traditions and cultures leading to various expressions of tourism-related consumption culture and practices.

Drawing on a range of empirical studies conducted in diverse social and economic contexts and countries, this book offers a well-balanced portrayal of the Muslim tourism experience and practices. It makes a substantial contribution to an improved understanding of Muslim travel culture and is a must-read for anyone interested in this rapidly growing market.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367477400