Tourism potential and challenges in Palestine

The region has a tremendous amount of tourism sites including Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sites, which could result in a significant economic boom if the area becomes stable./nIn 2007, Salaam Fayad was successful in improving the Palestinian economy, but was removed from his position by President Abbas due to fear of his growing popularity and threat to power./nThere is a tendency for corruption and cronyism in most forms of government, leading to challenges in achieving positive outcomes./nAny international investment in the situation should be conditions based and focused on creating desired outcomes./nMany individuals involved in the situation lack business backgrounds, which may be a hindrance in effective decision-making.