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Common Themes in Different Religions Pilgrimage-Tourism: Common Themes in Different Religions

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Pilgrimage-Tourism:, 2018

The paper discusses common themes in different religions regarding pilgrimage-tourism and has four main goals. First, it shows that the boundaries between pilgrimage and tourism have become blurred. Second, it characterises the different changes that have taken place in pilgrimage research in recent years. Third, it re-examines three different pilgrimage case-studies in an effort to draw conclusions pertaining to the 'pilgrimagetourism nexus'; and fourth, it highlights discrepancies between the 'old' paradigm, predicated on the assumption that religious elements lie at the core of pilgrimage, and the results of more recent research on secular models of travel, highlighting alternative and complementary approaches to explain the shifting boundaries between tourists and pilgrims.

The Importance of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage: reflecting on definitions, motives and data

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 2017

This discussion paper explores the topic of religious tourism and pilgrimage, examining it from a tourism industry perspective, reflecting on definitions, motivations and scale of the ‘product’ as reported at a global level. Mindful of the fact that international records of religious tourism are scant to say the least, this is an attempt to bring together definitions, classifications and data which come from a variety of sources. The paper draws together understandings from different religious traditions, presenting data and motivations on a variety of pilgrimage types. As the paper demonstrates, this ‘niche’ product is indeed enormous, and if industry projections are correct, is set to become an even more important element of international travel and tourism.

Pilgrimage Tourism In the Holy Land: The Behavioural Characteristics of Christian Pilgrims

Collins-Kreiner N. and Kliot N. (2000) “Pilgrimage Tourism in the Holy Land: The Behavioral Characteristics of Christian Pilgrims” GeoJournal 50, 1: 55-67. , 2000

This is a study about religiosity and fear as motivating factors in the behavior of Christian pilgrim tourists who are visiting Israel – the Holy Land – at a time of security crisis. So we probe with a stream of queries: What makes some people take chances, while others head to the Caribbean, as they hear of a terrorist suicide act in Tel Aviv or in Jerusalem? What makes them fearless? What makes them come in hot July or August? When planning a trip to Israel, one has to consider numerous factors that influence the itinerary and the nature of the tour. These include Jewish, Muslim, and Christian holidays (when various services are not available), extreme weather (at summer time), high costs (e.g., accommodation, services, etc.), culture and mentality foreign to western tourists, and tight security. Above all – are problems of safety and terror threats, emphasized by the western media. Specifically in the US – a major source of tourism to Israel. The above obstacles require consideration while designing any tour. The Holy Land has been a major attraction for Christian pilgrims since the fourth century. This is where one can follow Jesus’ footsteps and visit the sacred sites. For many of the pilgrims this journey is a “once in a lifetime” experience. What makes the experience unique? What are the different factors that influence the experience, and in what ways?

Contemporary Christian Travel: Pilgrimage, Practice and Place

Contemporary Christian Travel: Pilgrimage, Practice and Place, 2019

This book provides us with a comprehensive understanding of the arguments regarding religious tourism products and their growing consumer market. It touches upon the secular and the traditional aspects of religion in contemporary society – the believers and faithful on the one hand, and the experience seekers on the other. A well-structured book and a must-read for those interested in religious tourism. Carlos Fernandes, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal ==================================================================== This book will become the new standard work on Christian travel, a significant element in modern day tourism. There is nothing in the current literature which matches the depth and detail of this volume. It is well-organised, raises many important questions, presents well-documented arguments from a sound theoretical base and includes informative graphics and an impressive and highly valuable bibliography. Richard Butler, Emeritus, University of Strathclyde, UK ==================================================================== This book is the first comprehensive study of the role of contemporary Christian travel and thus fills a huge gap in the literature. It enhances our understanding of the overall subject and offers an innovative look at the complex phenomenon of religious tourism. It reminds us of religion's centrality to our understanding of contemporary society and culture and is an essential addition to the bookshelves of researchers from various disciplines. Noga Collins-Kreiner, University of Haifa, Israel ======================================================================================================================================== The book has been reviewed in four academic journals: (1) Joshan Rodrigues, Church, Communication & Culture (2018) 3:3, 410-411. (2) Bailey Ashton Adie, Journal of Heritage Tourism (2019) 14:5-6, 583-584, DOI: 10.1080/1743873X.2019.1607151. (3) Shalini Singh, Tourism Recreation Research (2019) 44:2, 278-279, DOI: 10.1080/02508281.2019.1594575. (4) Nikola Naumov, Current Issues in Tourism (2019) DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2019.1637106

Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry, 2019

Tourism is an economic activity capable of promoting the development of regions, creating wealth and contributing to the preservation of heritage. Thus, the tourism sector in general, and in particular, the new typologies of tourism that take advantage of cultural resources, such as religious tourism, have in recent years become the focus of attention by economic, political and scientific agents. Religious tourism started the moment man began to move due to a question of belief, that is to say, with a religious manifestation, the pilgrimage, being a pilgrim a tourist with religious motivation. Currently, according to UNWTO estimates, between 300 and 330 million tourists visit the main religious sites every year. Taking into account the increasing interest in the subject of religious tourism and pilgrimage, a review of the academic literature on this type of tourism is carried out in this chapter by means of a descriptive bibliometric study of articles, books and of book chapters inc...

Tourism, Religion and Religiosity: A Holy Mess

Current Issues in Tourism, 2003

Although religion and religiosity are well-known factors for influencing behaviour in different social settings, there is very limited research that explores the links between them and visitation patterns of tourists. In this study tourists' visitation patterns to a heritage site of religious significance (the Wailing Wall, Israel) are explored. Differences are found between tourists based on their religious affiliation and religiosity. The findings also reveal that the tourists' religiosity has different effects on those with different religious affiliations. It is argued that the actual relationships between a tourist's religion and strength of religious belief need to be understood in relation to the site visited, the tourist's perception of it and the meaning he or she attaches to it. The implications for tourism management and the theoretical investigation of heritage tourism are discussed.

DIMENSIONS OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM

Amfiteatru Economic

Religious tourism, sometimes called spiritual tourism, has gained an increasing role throughout the world. Due to its initial component, pilgrimage, it is often considered the oldest form of tourism, dating thousands of years back. Travels to the ancient holy places didn't have today's logistical support, but they had the same human motivation: faith. This faith, sometimes extreme, was the basis for shaping religions. Religions' variety and complexity can be justified through human typology, the environment in which their adepts live, culture, and last but not least, society's stage of development. The present paper wishes to investigate aspects related to religious tourism, identify some features it must react to, and highlight its determinants as well. Information is based on an up-to-date documentation, difficult to obtain in a field which hasn't been thoroughly investigated. The results refer to some original aspects, such as identifying the stakeholders of r...