Religious Tourism and Sustainability in the MENA Region

By Antonio Angelucci, Flavia Cortelezzi, Alessandro Cupri

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This volume addresses multiple emerging needs, foremost among them the growing demand for a structured theoretical and methodological framework concerning the religious tourism sector. This domain, undergoing continuous expansion, now constitutes a significant component of the global tourism landscape, as demonstrated by data on the halal tourism market, projected to reach a value of approximately $300 billion by 2030. The prospect of such substantial growth underscores the imperative to cultivate specific competencies – skills that integrate a deep sensitivity to cultural and spiritual dimensions with the managerial acumen demanded by today's tourism industry. In a world marked by increasing mobility and a renewed quest for holistic and meaningful experiences, religious tourism emerges as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. It transcends the traditional notion of pilgrimage to encompass diverse forms of travel motivated by spiritual exploration, the rediscovery of cultural roots, and the appreciation of religiously inspired artistic heritage. In this context, the volume offers a significant contribution to the development of an educational approach to religious tourism – an approach that embraces innovation while remaining steadfast in its core objective: to prepare professionals equipped to act with competence and ethical awareness in intercultural contexts. The ultimate aim is to transform religious tourism into a genuine space for encounter, mutual understanding, and respectful dialogue in an increasingly polarized and tension-filled global society.

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GenreSpirituality and Religion, Psychology

Length11 hrs 55 mins

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Publish dateJun 23, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Faith in travel

9Halal Tourism: Evolution, Trends, and Future Outlook

2Visiting places of worship and sacred tourism in the Greco-Roman world

10Halal Tourism: A Bridge Between Culture and Spirituality

3Legal aspects of religious tourism. Legal protection, recent developments, and the role of the Catholic Church

11Sustainable halal hospitality and Islamic Tourism

4Religious tourism and intangible cultural heritage as drivers for inclusive sustainable development: reflections from the international, European and Italian legal systems

12Islamic tourism and hospitality

5Beyond the exclusive imagery of ‘useful invaders’. Young Muslim and their religiousness

13Balancing global opportunities with religious interests: the case of halal tourism

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6Experiential Religious Tourism in Israel. The Christian Pilgrimage to the «Land of the Saint»

14United Arab Emirates and religious tourism: an overture

7Religious tourism in Turkey in the shift from secular to Islamic nationalism: the case of Hagia Sophia

15The teaching of religious between research, training and social impact

8The fifth pillar of Islam (Hajj): rituality, tradition, spiritual value, economic-legal aspects