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Religiously motivated travel and rural tourism in Vhembe District of South Africa

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  • Gift Dafuleya

    (Department of Economics, School of Management Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa)

  • Agyapong B. Gyekye

    (Department of Economics, School of Management Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa)

  • Emmanuel K. Oseifuah

    (Department of Accounting & Auditing, School of Management Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa)

  • Tondani Nethengwe

    (Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, School of Management Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa)

  • Fhatuwani Sumbana

    (Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, School of Management Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa)

Abstract

The study investigates the socioeconomic impact of the United African Apostolic Church gathering on the rural tourism industry and on surrounding rural communities in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa. Questionnaires were used to collect data on pilgrims (visitors), businesses and residents during and immediately after the event. A significant finding is that the average spending per pilgrim by pilgrims from the rest of South Africa is larger than their Limpopo and foreign pilgrim counterparts. Out of every R100 of pilgrims spending only R2.16 remains in the local economy. The study also reveals consensus among residents that the annual pilgrimage gathering promotes morality, improved socialization as well as a sense of feeling good and proud of their community.

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  • Gift Dafuleya & Agyapong B. Gyekye & Emmanuel K. Oseifuah & Tondani Nethengwe & Fhatuwani Sumbana, 2017. "Religiously motivated travel and rural tourism in Vhembe District of South Africa," Tourism Economics, , vol. 23(4), pages 911-918, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:toueco:v:23:y:2017:i:4:p:911-918
    DOI: 10.5367/te.2016.0564
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    1. Maria Plotnikova, 2018. "Green Tourism Development In Smart Communities," Baltic Journal of Economic Studies, Publishing house "Baltija Publishing", vol. 4(3).

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