Promoting Religious Tourism for the Chinese Community via Maritime Carriers: A Cross-Border Analysis of the Batam-Singapore Connection |Chapter 4| New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5

 

Batam City, part of the Riau Islands Province, functions as a vital link between Indonesia and Singapore. Its strategic position on the border adjacent to one of the world’s major business hubs, Singapore, underscores the importance of maritime transport in Indonesia’s maritime economy. The substantial movement of people between Batam and Singapore highlights their roles as popular tourist destinations. Residents of both cities often consider these locations attractive for tourism. This research particularly concentrates on religious tourism. The noticeable surge in maritime travel is especially prominent during weekends and holiday seasons, as many residents from both cities visit each other's areas, reflecting a high level of social interaction and mobility. The study aims to explore maritime activities and their societal implications through the lens of transnationalism within the context of tourism, with a focus on religious tourism. In the era of globalisation and the expanding network of social connections, maritime transportation is crucial for facilitating transnational processes. Consequently, maritime safety becomes essential, as it directly impacts efforts toward sustainable development—especially in transportation activities that promote tourism.

 

Author(s) Details

Danny Faturachman
Universitas Darma Persada, Indonesia.

 

Celerina Dewi Hartati
Universitas Darma Persada, Indonesia.

 

Yulie Neila Chandra
Universitas Darma Persada, Indonesia.

 

Gustini Wijayanti
Universitas Darma Persada, Indonesia.

 

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Religious Tourism Motives and Experiences of Visitors to Selected Religious Sites in Camarines Sur, Philippines |Chapter 5 | Insights into Economics and Management Vol. 5

In recent years, pilgrimage has been considered one of the world's rising activities for people. The presence of numerous religious sites and activities in the Philippines makes it more important to promote pilgrimage or religious tourism, particularly in the region of Bicol, where the home of Ina is popularly known as Our Lady of the Virgin Peñafrancia. In addition, further understanding of the intentions and behaviours of religious travellers is considered essential. This paper thus analysed the motivating factors of religious tourism (religious and secular) and the experiences of tourists to selected holy sites using a descriptive research tool. Religious motives were found to prevail substantially as very important reasons for tourists to set out on the journey compared to secular motives that are considered not to be very important motivators for travel to religious sites. This suggests that religious tourists are inspired by their innate spiritual desire, such as the fulfilment of religious beliefs and the fulfilment of religious interest (faith and practice). Their experiences were primarily studied for spiritual (religious) engagement rather than for tourism activities (secular). It can also be observed that pilgrimage destinations and/or sites have become a multifunctional nature that welcomes visitors in general with the rise of travellers for religious tourism, whether for religious or secular reasons. It is also very difficult to balance tourists who have come for religious and secular purposes, so it is crucial to consider the critical positions of church managers and a regional tourism organisation.

Author (s) Details

Niño R. Rebuya
Tourism Management Department, Partido State University—San Jose Campus, San Jose, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

Dr. Emy S. Lasarte
Partido State University—San Jose Campus, San Jose, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

Dr. Mericia Mila A. Amador
Partido State University—San Jose Campus, San Jose, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

Dr. Gina R. De la Roca
Partido State University—San Jose Campus, San Jose, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

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