u003cpu003eThis book explores the dynamic interaction between religion and tourism in the modern world. It considers questions such as: u003c/pu003e u003culu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003edo travellers leave their religion at home when they are touring - and what happens if not? u003c/liu003e u003cliu003ewhat are the relationships between tourism and pilgrimage?u003c/liu003e u003cliu003ewhat happens to religious performances, places and festivals that function as tourism attractions? u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e u003cpu003eOther chapters examine religious theme parks, wellness and spa tourism, the roles played by tourist guides, guidebooks and religious souvenirs, and the role of tourism as a major arena of religious encounters in the contemporary world. Surveying the growing body of work in the field, Michael Stausberg argues that tourism should be a major focus of research within religious studies.
