The complexities of religious tourism motivations: Sacred places, vows and visions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2018.02.011
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to understand the complexity of travel motivations to sacred places. Using ethnographic techniques within the Greek Orthodox context, we argue that while motivations are institutionally constructed, they are fragile,… read more here.
Keywords: religious tourism; complexities religious; tourism motivations; motivations sacred ... See more keywords
Spiritual and religious tourism, motivations and management
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DOI: 10.1080/1743873x.2020.1725266
Abstract: The management of sacred sites is important for all stakeholders involved in order to maintain the authenticity of the pilgrimage experience. Authentic objects and sites influence the spiritual exp... read more here.
Keywords: tourism; religious tourism; spiritual religious; motivations management ... See more keywords
Segmentation of Religious Tourism by Motivations: A Study of the Pilgrimage to the City of Mecca
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DOI: 10.3390/su14137861
Abstract: The present study about the pilgrimage to Mecca aims to: (i) identify the motivational dimensions of the demand for religious tourism, (ii) determine the segments of the demand for religious tourism, (iii) establish the relationship… read more here.
Keywords: mecca; religious tourism; tourism motivations; segmentation religious ... See more keywords