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Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality, and Management

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PATHWAYS TO THE DIVINE: PILGRIMAGE PRACTICES IN WORLD RELIGIONS

Authors & Affiliations
Wei Ming Zhang
School of Physical Education of Putian University in Fujian Province, China
Yu Chen Lin
Office of Physical Education of Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Published: July 15, 2025
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2024)
Article ID: 1054
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Open Access
Abstract

Pilgrimage behavior, which has been recognized as an important religious tourism motivation, is the main reason for religious believers to engage in pilgrimages. This study reviewed the impact of pilgrimage behavior in Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism and other religions and found that pilgrimage behavior has a positive and profound impact on believers’ psychology, contributes to the sustainable operation of the tourism industry and promotes the economic development of religious holy sites

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