In this book, El-Gohary and Eid present readers with a variety of perspectives on the influence of Islam on consumer behavior, travel, product development, and the marketing of goods and services. Specific subjects covered in the collection of essays include the effect of religious values on consumption, western-style shopping in Saudi Arabia, determinants of Saudi consumer willingness to participate in marketing campaigns, how Islam fits into diversity in marketing theory, the challenges and opportunities in addressing the needs of Muslim tourists, and many more.
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Islamic marketing is a new concept for most marketing practitioners. A group of authors, focusing on current trends and tools, provides comprehensive interviews, questionnaires, and emerging research in 11 chapters, offering perspectives on the influence of Islam on consumer behavior, the travel industry, product development, and the promotion of goods and services.
– Islamic Horizons, March/April 2015