Religious Tourism by Huan, Tzung-Cheng (TC); Fotiadis, Anestis K.; Stylos, Nikolaos (Niko);

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This book traces the evolving landscape of religious travel, ranging from the responses of the tourism industry to Muslim travellers to the emergence of halal tourism trends. The chapters in this book were originally published in Tourism Recreation Research.

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This book traces the evolving landscape of religious travel, ranging from the responses of the tourism industry to Muslim travellers to the emergence of halal tourism trends.

Part I of the book examines the dynamics between religion and tourism, including the commodification of heritage and the symbiotic relationship between religion and economics. Part II delves into emerging trends and contemporary challenges, such as the impact of COVID-19 on sacred journeys and the integration of virtual reality into religious tourism experiences. The final part of the book explores diverse religious tourism experiences, from Islamic tourism to Jewish pilgrimages, providing a rich tapestry of insights into this fascinating aspect of travel.

Whether examining the commodification of religious heritage or delving into the motivations behind Sikh pilgrimage, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of the industry dynamics, emerging trends, and contemporary issues shaping religious tourism today.  Engaging and enlightening, Religious Tourism: Industry Dynamics, Emerging Trends and Contemporary Issues is essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of this fascinating intersection of faith and travel.

The chapters in this book were originally published in Tourism Recreation Research.

Tartalomjegyzék:

Introduction 1. Muslim travellers, tourism industry responses and the case of Japan 2. Facilitating self-development: how tour guides broker spiritual tourist experiences 3. The trends, opportunities and challenges of halal tourism: a systematic literature review 4. Halal tourism: looking into the future through the past 5. Heritage, Tourism, and the Commodification of Religion 6. Religion, Tourism and Economics: A Convenient Symbiosis 7. What can online reviews reveal about Tourism Destination Image? A netnographic approach to a pilgrim destination in India 8. ‘Reverse gaze’ in spiritual tourism: fact or myth? 9. Understanding senior citizens’ intentions to use virtual reality for religious tourism in India: a behavioural reasoning theory perspective 10. Angels of the night: exploring street-aid volunteer tourists and faith-based volunteer tourism 11. Challenges and opportunities for sacred journeys: a media representation of the impact of COVID-19 12. Oral tradition, ancient history and religious tourism knowledge 13. Religious tourism studies: evolution, progress, and future prospects 14. Islamic Tourism Reviewed 15. Pilgrimages of Nostalgia: Patterns of Jewish Travel in the United States 16. Understanding Sikh Pilgrimage 17. Contested Religious Heritage: Differing Views of Mormon Heritage 18. Social interaction in visitor control at a Chinese Buddhist monastic site