The foundations of this book stem from our professional interest in tourism and our own
spiritual backgrounds and religious belief systems, which guide our everyday lives. After …

This book examines the complexities of lifestyles of the upwardly mobile middle classes in
India in the context of economic liberalisation in the new millennium, by analysing new …

This book explores the dynamic interaction between religion and tourism in the modern
world. It considers questions such as: do travellers leave their religion at home when they …

Although it may seem a recent phenomenon, tourism has long been associated with
improved health and spa tourism has its roots in antiquity. With the emergence of activities …

Religious travel is not a new phenomenon. Religion has long been an integral motive for
undertaking journeys and is usually considered the oldest form of non-economic travel …

Many people remember and feel nostalgic towards places from their past, be it their
hometown, alma mater, or childhood home (Oxfeld & Long, 2004). This desire to return to …

Psychologists have done a great deal of research on the effects of trauma on the individual,
revealing the paradox that violent experiences are often secreted away beyond easy …

In today's world, the need to eliminate natural and human-made disasters has been at the
forefront of national and international socio-political agendas. The management of risks …

Diaspora tourism is often considered a form of 'homecoming,'but for the children of
immigrants who are born in the new country, the question remains as to whether they …

Diaspora tourism refers to the travel of people in diaspora to their ancestral homelands in
search of their roots or to feel connected to their personal heritage. Whereas most tourists …