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A Review Of Spiritual Tourism: A Conceptual Model For Future Research

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  • Mutia Sobihah Abdul Halim

    (University of Sultan Zainal Abidin Department of Science Management and Economic Kampung Gong Badak, 21300 Terengganu, Malaysia)

  • Ekrem Tatoglu

    (Ibn Haldun University Academic Affair Kayabaºi, Ulubatli Hasan Caddesi, No.2, 34494, Baºakºehir, Istanbul, Turkey)

  • Shamsiah Banu Mohamad Hanefar

    (University of Nottingham Malaysia Centre for Academic Partnerships and Engagement Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

Purpose – The growth of non-materialistic impulses among people around the world has led to the emergence of a special category of tourism that can be termed ‘spiritual tourism’. This article presents an attempt to provide a conceptual model for spiritual tourism drawing from the literature on spirituality, religion, and tourism. Design/ Approach – As this study intends to build a bridge between spirituality and tourism, the authors reviewed various articles and adopted the Spiritual Intelligence Model devised by Hanefar, Sa’ari, and Siraj (2016) to build a conceptual model of spiritual tourism. Methodology – Content analysis was used to arrange more than forty dimensions of spiritual tourism from the chosen articles. These dimensions were coded and mapped against the Spiritual Intelligence Model. Findings – The emergent dimensions of spiritual tourism showed that tourism offers unique opportunities in guiding human being to gain spiritual development through religion and non-religion tourism activities/experiences. Originality of the research – The authors developed a Conceptual Model of Spiritual Tourism with seven themes: Meaning/Purpose of life, Consciousness, Transcendence, Spiritual resources, Self-determination, Reflection – soul purification, and Spiritual coping (with obstacles). This model intends to serve as a systematic pathway to authors and other researchers for future research related to spiritual tourism.

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  • Mutia Sobihah Abdul Halim & Ekrem Tatoglu & Shamsiah Banu Mohamad Hanefar, 2021. "A Review Of Spiritual Tourism: A Conceptual Model For Future Research," Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, vol. 27(1), pages 119-141, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:tho:journl:v:27:y:2021:n:1:p:119-141
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.27.1.8
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    1. Singleton, Andrew, 2017. "The summer of the Spirits: Spiritual tourism to America’s foremost village of spirit mediums," Annals of Tourism Research, Elsevier, vol. 67(C), pages 48-57.
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    Keywords

    Spiritual tourism; Purpose of life; Consciousness; Transcendence; Content analysis;
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    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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