Pathways to the Divine: Pilgrimage Practices in World Religions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pilgrimage behavior, recognized as a significant motivation for religious tourism, is the primary reason why religious believers 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
Authors: Zhang, Wei Ming, Lin, Yu Chen
Institutions: Putian University, Yuan Ze University
Language: English
Topic: Religious Tourism and Spaces
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6912034050
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