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This thought-provoking book embarks into the captivating world of religious tourism and explores the intricate relationship between travel and spirituality, shedding light on whether tourists are seekers of profound meaning or simply pleasure-seekers.
In first section of the book, the chapters delve into the complex dynamics of pilgrimage landscapes, the significance of sacred heritage sites, and the evolving role of tourism in religious experiences. Part II of the volume digs deeper into the spiritual dimensions of religious tourism, examining the restorative benefits of spiritual retreats, the anthropology of spirituality and tourism, and the motivations of modern-day pilgrims.
Written in an accessible style, this volume invites readers from all backgrounds to explore the profound impact of religious tourism on individuals and societies alike. Engaging and enlightening, this volume is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of travel and spirituality.
The chapters in this book were originally published in Tourism Recreation Research.
Contents
Introduction 1. Is Tourist a Secular Pilgrim or a Hedonist in Search of Pleasure? 2. Self-Expression and Play: can Religious Tourism be Hedonistic? 3. Pilgrimage: Journeying Beyond Self 4. Writing on the Graceland Wall: On the Importance of Authorship in Pilgrimage Landscapes 5. Sacred World Heritage Sites: Balancing Meaning With Management 6. Complementarity: Bridging the Tourism Academic/Religion Divide 7. Sacred Journeys: Religious Heritage and Tourism 8. Exploring the Restorative Benefits of Spiritual Retreats: the Case of Cergy Retreats in Australia 9. Religion, Spirituality, and the Formation of Tourism Knowledge 10. Spiritual Hosting and Tourism: The Host-Guest Dimension 11. Spirituality and Tourism: An Anthropologist's View 12. Pilgrimage and Tourism Anthropological Perspectives 13. Eudaimonic Benefits of Tourism: the Pilgrimage Experience 14. Motivations of Urban Millennials for Spiritual Travel in India