Religious tourism: A shift in concept from ancient, medieval, modern to future era
Author(s): DS Mahilang and Dr. Manju Sahu
Abstract: Religious tourism can be defined as a form of tourism in which people/tourists are partly or extensively motivated by religious reasons. Religious tourism plays a pivotal role in shaping both individual spiritual experiences and broader societal dynamics. Religious tourism has been an important research aspect for the historians, especially those who work on historical and cultural narratives from religious tourism. This study was conducted to provide an overview on the religious tourism, early forms of religious tourism, religious tourism in the medieval period, the reformation and religious travel, religious tourism in the modern era, contemporary trends in religious tourism, and the future of religious tourism. The study was conducted by using qualitative critical textual analysis of published and unpublished data. Overall this study confirmed that religious tourism interpretation vary from religion to religion, region to region, nation to nation. The concept of religious tourism has been changing from the ancient period to medieval period to modern era and advancement in technology and transportation is also altering the concept of religious tourism. The advent of “smart tourism” further integrates these technological advancements, utilizing sensors, big data, and mobile connectivity to create enriched and responsive experiences for religious tourists. This paradigm shift towards smart tourism destinations leverages technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity within the religious tourism sector, addressing challenges such as overcrowding and seasonality.
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DS Mahilang, Dr. Manju Sahu. Religious tourism: A shift in concept from ancient, medieval, modern to future era. Int J Hist 2023;5(2):147-153.
