The impact of tourism companies' contribution to achieving tourism development: An applied study on tourism companies in the city of Karbala

Yousif Darjal, Ali; MOHAMMED KADHiM, RAZZAQ; Saleh Hadi, Hayder; Matloob Koshan, Hayder

doi:10.33916/qjae.2026.02191223

	The impact of tourism companies' contribution to achieving tourism development: An applied study on tourism companies in the city of Karbala
AL-Qadisiyah Journal For Administrative and Economic sciences
Volume 28, Issue 2, July 2026, Pages 191-223 PDF (1.5 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.33916/qjae.2026.02191223
Authors
Ali Yousif Darjal¹; RAZZAQ MOHAMMED KADHiM¹; Hayder Saleh Hadi²; Hayder Matloob koshan³
¹Faculty member, Karbala University, Faculty of Tourism Science, Karbala, Iraq
²Faculty Member, University of Karbala, College of Tourism Sciences, Karbala, Iraq;
³Department of Accounting / College of Management and Economics / University of Al Qadisiyah / Iraq
Abstract
The tourism sector is a vital contributor to economics and social development, particularly in religiously significant cities that attract large number of visitor annually. Karbala is one of the most prominentes of these cities, possessing religious, historical, and touristices assets that make it a major center for tourism in Iraq. Despite the increasing number of visitors and the growing importance of tourism, local studies addressing the actuales role of tourism companies in achieving sustainable tourism development remain limited. Furthermore, there is a lack of a clear vision regarding the nature of these companie contribution to developing the tourism sector and the challenges they faces. This gap represents the research gap that this study seeks to address. Based on this gap, the researches focuses on the following main question: To what extent do tourism companies contribute to the development of the tourism sector in Karbala, and what are the most prominent challenges they faces in achieving sustainable tourism development? To answer this question, the research examines the conceptual framework of tourism companies and tourism development, reviewing the type of tourism companies, their characteristics, and their operational mechanisms, as well as the elements of tourism development, its objectives, and the means used to achieve them. The study also focused on the role of tourism companies in Karbala, include organizing religious trips, provide transportation, accommodation, and tour guide service, and promoting the city using modern marketing methods. It also examine their contribution to stimulating the local economy and creating job opportunities.
Keywords
Karbala city; tourism businesses; tourism sector; and tourism development

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