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Muslim extremism has changed the world in many ways. Regardless of the political considerations, it makes sense to consider the risk of terrorism when traveling or touring. As the world has become smaller due to fast and efficient travel, tourism has changed. With the rise and rapid spread of Wahabi Islam, extremism and terrorism has spread very quickly throughout the Muslim world. This has increased oppression, mass killings and strife in Muslim lands, and increased the incidence of Muslim terrorist attacks in the West.

After every Muslim terror-bombing, Egyptian tourist authorities report an almost complete drop-off in tourism. European nations plagued by terrorism or high-profile attacks note cancellations or delays in tourist travel and hotel bookings. Tropical resorts in the Indian Ocean have lost millions due to Islamic terrorism.

Despite all this, people still want to visit popular tourist destinations. Even the Middle East has become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The nation of Qatar now boasts some of the finest hotels in the world.

Muslim extremism hasn't stopped tourism, it has more likely changed the popular impression of Islam and this has impacted tourism as people have come to understand the threat and accept the risks of traveling to locations with significant Muslim populations. Most tourists would welcome a return to lax airport security and more freedoms during travel, but with a large world population of Muslims who hold sacred the murder of non-Muslims, the world has indeed changed.

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