Exploring Memorable Sacred Tourism Experiences and Place Attachment

Ever since people have travelled to sacred places, religious and sacred sites have become some of the most visited destinations globally (Griftiths, 2011; Nyaupane et al., 2015), providing fascinating forms of travel (Griffin & Raj, 2017). However, despite the global importance and popularity of...

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Authors: Silva, Carla (Author) ; Abrantes, José Luís (Author) ; Reis, Manuel (Author) ; Seabra, Cláudia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2023
In: The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Year: 2023, Volume: 11, Issue: 5, Pages: 73-82
Further subjects:B Tourism
B Place attachment
B tourism experience
B sacred places
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