# Mecca Hopes to Revive Pilgrim Tourism During Haj November 03, 2010 Author: Ulf Laessing Source: Reuters Rashed Abdullah displays Oriental perfumes on a glass table to late-night shoppers in his small shop in Mecca ready for what he hopes will be a sales bonanza during this month's haj pilgrimage. He is confident of attracting customers after fears of a swine flu outbreak kept many away last year. "This year will be the best. There is really strong demand," he said, standing behind an incense collection in one of dozens souvenir shops around the Grand Mosque in Mecca. See also:- [ Business/Workplace ](/news-stories/businessworkplace) - [ Holidays/Worship ](/news-stories/holidaysworship) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)