Addressing a dearth of literature in this area, this book provides a comprehensive overview and framework of study of the politics of religious tourism.
Addressing a dearth of literature in this area, this book provides a comprehensive overview and framework of study of the politics of religious tourism.
Global tourism has faced unprecedented challenges in previous years: the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental change and disaster, and financial difficulties have all contributed to rapid industry wide changes.
Global tourism has faced unprecedented challenges in previous years: the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental change and disaster, and financial difficulties have all contributed to rapid industry wide changes.
Morals and Dogma is a collection of thirty-two essays which provide a philosophical rationale for the degrees (membership levels) of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Nationalistic meccas, shrines to popular culture, and sacred traditions for the world's religions from Animism to Zoroastrianism are all examined in two accessible and comprehensive volumes.
This illustrated reference work covers a wide range of festivals that have sacred origins and are, or have been, part of a folk tradition, a world religion, or a major civilization.
In this study, Ian Reader presents new insights into the relationship between religion and tourism more generally and into the contemporary religious situation in Japan.
In this study, Ian Reader presents new insights into the relationship between religion and tourism more generally and into the contemporary religious situation in Japan.
An around-the-world tour of ancient Christmas celebrations, Pagan Solstice customs, and magical seasonal plants*; Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season*; Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals*; Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.
From exotic spa treatments to euthanasia, this book examines the background and social context of medical tourism-the practice of traveling for health care.
En el municipio de Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México, el turismo es una actividad económica fundamental y aunque en la actualidad existe una gran cantidad de disposiciones federales, estatales y municipales que buscan su regulación, esto no significa que su sostenibilidad esté garantizada.
A multidisciplinary international team examines the safety, ethics, and health implications of the emerging global market for health care, and the issues that arise when patients cross borders for medical procedures they cannot afford or access at home, from liposuction to kidney transplants.
This book discusses the development of the rural tourism industry in the Himalayan region, specifically in the region of Himachal Pradesh (HP), from the perspective of different stakeholders in the tourism industry.
Tourist Behaviour: International Perspectives provides a collection of all consumer-related topics from both theoretical and practical approaches to building and examining the theory of how consumers think and act within the context of tourism consumption.
Whether professional or amateur, sports businesses must develop their brand and image to meet the expectations of a diverse environment, consisting of fans, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
En esta obra se presenta un estudio sobre la oración de los Padres y las Madres de Israel en el Targum del Pentateuco, en el contexto de la tradición judía antigua y de los orígenes del cristianismo.
En la actualidad, millones de personas se desplazan sobre la mayor parte del planeta, en los llamados viajes de placer, sin necesidad de que alguien se los ordene –al menos explícitamente-, fenómeno que da lugar a la moderna actividad lucrativa definida con el vocablo turismo (Getino 2002)
En este libro que me complace presentar y del que soy su compilador, plasmaron sus ideas y conceptos autores con gran experiencia en el turismo y también nóveles autores que invitamos especialmente para que tuvieran su espacio para expresarse.
Using a new interdisciplinary approach to practical theology, A Rite on the Edge, reflects theologically on the findings of research conducted by Sarah Lawrence into baptism in the Church of England and in English culture more widely, using insights and research methods from corpus linguistics.
The only comprehensive, single-volume survey of magic available, this compelling book traces the history of magic, witchcraft, and superstitious practices such as popular spells or charms from antiquity to the present day.
