مجلة درلسات التنمية الاقتصادية
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 83-96
2025-12-30

Tourism Economy As A Driver Of Sustainable Development: Pathways To A Comprehensive Green Tourism Model

Authors : Aouad Abdesselam Belahoual . Mehor L'hadj .

Abstract

This research explores how tourism economies, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, can serve as dynamic drivers for sustainable development. It highlights the urgent need for a paradigm shift toward green tourism models that integrate environmental sustainability, economic diversification, and social inclusion. Drawing on case studies from Saudi Arabia and Dubai, the study outlines how national strategies, public-private partnerships, policy portfolios, and eco-initiatives have collectively contributed to reshaping tourism's role in the green economy. The research concludes by proposing a comprehensive framework for green tourism that prioritizes environmental conservation, responsible travel, and inclusive growth, reinforcing tourism’s role as a sustainable engine for future economic development

Keywords

Tourism Economy, Sustainable Development, Green Tourism.