Promoting Tourism in Yanbu

(The Cooperative Role of Interior Design in the Historical Yanbu Area to Stimulate its Tourist Attraction)

الملخص

The historical and cultural resources in Yanbu make this a potential city for the development of tourism in the area. This paper aims to show how the cooperation between interior design can contribute to the revival of the historical destination of Yanbu for the purpose of making it a superior tourist destination. The study is based on the analysis of how the reconstruction of historical areas could be conducted in a way that the original and authentic character of the buildings could be kept but transformed for the needs of more modern and contemporary tourism. The paper uses a mixed methodology that involves observation and case study for three regions: AlUla as a local case study, Dubai as a regional one, and Spain as a global one. Results show that the sensitive incorporation of modern design in architectural structures while maintaining historic traits can evoke a compelling atmosphere for tourists. Key design principles include the incorporation of local materials, the inclusion of provincial motifs, and the maximization of function spaces to ensure historical accuracy and tourist comfort. The findings have assisted in developing a reference point through which other cities that boast rich heritage in other parts of the globe could pursue sustainability initiatives in their interior design for the promotion of tourist products. The issues investigated in this research strengthen the scholarly base on the relationships amongst design, culture, and tourism and the impact of the design of cultural heritage on culture and tourists.