Case study 5: The importance and the role of faith (religious) tourism as alternative tourism resources in Turkey.

Aktas, Ahmet; Ekin, Yakın; Raj, Razaq; Morpeth, N. D.

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“…Shinde (2007) has proposed a model in which he points out that the direct contact of the pilgrimage tourists with the host population can have an immediate positive impact on the local economy and create a sense of mutual understanding both at the national and global level. The second, most vital source of income generation for Saudi Arabia after oil is pilgrims to Mecca Sharief (Aktaş and Ekin, 2007). The precious cultural heritage and traditions of a place can best be preserved through enhanced attention towards pilgrim tourism (Griffin and Raj, 2017).…”

Section: Pilgrim Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: People-to-people Contactmentioning

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“…The contact of an in-group with an out-group in a meaningful way can reduce the chances of prejudice (Allport, 1954; Dovidio and Gaertner, 1999). People-to-people contact can help in promoting mutual understanding (Allport, 1954; Stephan and Stephan, 1985). It is not surprising that the attitude of the host communities improves positively when they meet new people with increasing pilgrim tourism activities (Teye et al, 2002; Weaver and Lawton, 2001).…”

Section: People-to-people Contactmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Golden Allport’s (1954) book The Nature of Prejudice , he suggests and outlines the most common form of contact hypothesis. The contact hypothesis posits that established contact and interaction between different social groups can be helpful in diminishing the problems and concerns that each group faces (Allport, 1954). Tourism is growing and becoming more widespread, and this has helped developed countries in many ways.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The impact of pilgrim tourism on the bilateral diplomacy of India and Nepal and the mediation effect of people-to-people contact

Dada

Wani

Shah

2022

Asian Journal of Comparative Politics

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The present article aims to analyse the impact of pilgrim tourism on bilateral relations and to identify the mediating effect of people-to-people contact. It further proposes to test the framework empirically in the neighbouring context of India and Nepal. To achieve the objective, random sampling is used, and 380 usable questionnaires are taken for testing the theoretical framework. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is used to assess the framework's fit and analyse the impact of pilgrim tourism on bilateral diplomatic relations while using people-to-people contact as a mediating variable. The study findings reveal that pilgrim tourism has a direct impact on improving the bilateral diplomatic relationship between India and Nepal. It also shows that people-to-people contact between India and Nepal acts as a mediating variable between pilgrim tourism and bilateral diplomacy. In a vast country like India, which shares a border with many nations, pilgrim tourism and people-to-people contact have great potential to remove barriers and increase bilateral treaties for better development of the nation. The present research developed a measurement instrument about bilateral relations from the stakeholder's perspective. It also proposed a structural model to elucidate the relationships between pilgrim tourism, people-to-people contact and bilateral diplomacy.

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Section: Pilgrim Tourismmentioning

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Section: People-to-people Contactmentioning

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Section: People-to-people Contactmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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The impact of pilgrim tourism on the bilateral diplomacy of India and Nepal and the mediation effect of people-to-people contact

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Wani

Shah

2022

Asian Journal of Comparative Politics

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“…Religious tourism has grown into an industry of its own "niches" including two million missionaries, pilgrimage travel, religious meetings and conventions and Christian conferences and camps (Wright, 2008). Aktaş and Ekin (2007) reported that religious tourism accounts for less than 1 per cent of the total number of international tourists to Turkey. According to the Turkish Statistic Institute's "Foreign and Citizen Visitors by Purpose of Visit Survey", in 2012, 61,114 foreigners and 5,284 citizens who are residents abroad came to Turkey for religion and/or pilgrimage reasons (Tourism Statistics, 2012).…”

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Examining the religious tourism potential of Manisa, Turkey with a marketing perspective

2015

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Purpose – This paper aims to, by having a marketing perspective, assess the potential of Manisa for religious tourism and shed some light on the ways of increasing that potential and to add to the religious tourism literature and practice in general. Design/methodology/approach – A number of depth interviews were conducted with the experts of culture, tourism, religion and religious assets in Manisa. People and institutions regarding religious tourism were called, visited and asked for the names of right interviewees. As a result, a total of 14 interviews were arranged and successfully accomplished. In addition to depth interviews, top 15 most popular travel Web sites (www.ebizmba.com/articles/travel-websites) are examined for tourist and guide opinions toward Manisa’s religious sites and its surroundings. Findings – The findings indicate that Manisa has highly important religious monuments belonging to three major religions, including three of the seven churches mentioned in the Apocalypse section of the Bible. Many suggestions have been made regarding possible changes in products, referring to religious monuments and sites in this study, and other marketing mix elements like possible ways of promoting the product. Research limitations/implications – The findings are based on a qualitative study, which limit their generalizability. Yet, the sample of interviewees is fairly large and utmost attention is given to the selection of them. In the future, more stakeholders can be involved in the data collection process. Also, the views of general public on the topic can be investigated through surveys to determine the details of religious tourism activities. Practical implications – Preparations for selling souvenirs (like miniatures of religious monuments) and other religious and cultural goods near the sites of attraction can be made. In addition to selling souvenirs (e.g. miniatures, postcards), local food (i.e. Mesir paste, Mesir delight) and local drinks (i.e. Mesir tea, Sübye) can be offered at gift shops or stores to be opened next to religious monuments. Social implications – With the rising popularity of experiential and event marketing, tourists coming to Manisa to see religious monuments will be better off experiencing the atmosphere of these monuments. A specific team of experts from each related organization can be formed and an action plan be prepared to determine the steps to be taken regarding religious tourism. A wise planning and an effective implementation of religious tourism efforts require an intense coordination. Originality/value – Policy makers and managers who want to promote religious tourism need to determine the tourism products and services which appeal to a diverse types of tourists visiting any religious destination. Religious tourism products and services in other destinations can be offered in combination with such activities as camping, hiking and sightseeing or such other types of tourism as social and group tourism and adventure. Standard marketing strategies may not work for religious tourism because spiritual travel will take different forms and have different meanings. Promotional activities are utilized to make potential customers aware of products, induce demand and provide incentives to purchase.

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Residents' Perceptions of Religious Tourism and its Socio-Economic Impacts on the Island of Tinos

Terzidou

Stylidis

Szivás

2008

Tourism and Hospitality Planning & Development

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Case study 5: The importance and the role of faith (religious) tourism as alternative tourism resources in Turkey.

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The impact of pilgrim tourism on the bilateral diplomacy of India and Nepal and the mediation effect of people-to-people contact

The impact of pilgrim tourism on the bilateral diplomacy of India and Nepal and the mediation effect of people-to-people contact

Examining the religious tourism potential of Manisa, Turkey with a marketing perspective

Residents' Perceptions of Religious Tourism and its Socio-Economic Impacts on the Island of Tinos

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