Tourism, Pilgrimage and Intercultural Dialogue : Interpreting Sacred Stories Hardback

Edited by Dr Dolors (Dean and Senior Lecturer, University of Girona, Spain) Vidal-Casellas, Silvia Aulet (Assistant professor, Faculty of Tourism of the University of Girona, Spai Serrallonga, Neus (Assistant Professor, University of Girona, Spain) Crous-Costa

Part of the CABI Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Series series

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Description

Religious heritage and sacred sites offer an opportunity for visitors to explore a community's cultural knowledge.

However, it is important to consider the role of interpretation, meaning, experience and narrative.

This book is a timely re-assessment of the increasing interconnections between the management of diversity and religious tourism, and secular spaces on a global stage.

It explores key learning points from a range of contemporary case studies on religious and pilgrimage activity; these relate to ancient, sacred and emerging tourist destinations, and new forms of pilgrimage, faith systems and quasi-religious activities.

By providing a conceptual framework, the book demonstrates the symbolism of sacred spaces within religious traditions and the relationships developed between them.

It offers explanations on how to manage and communicate religious diversity and provides a solid overview of: Religious tourism as a tool for intercultural dialogue; Interpretation of religious heritage for tourism; Cross-cultural contacts.

This book will provide a valuable resource for those researching and practising tourism management, pilgrimage and religious tourism.