RELIGIOUS TOURISM AND RESILIENCE BUILDING: AN OVERVIEW OF IMPACTS AND RECOVERY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Intending to contribute to the sector’s resilience in times of external shocks, this study unpacks the experiences of the religious tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Through an exploratory qualitative approach with indepth, interviews conducted with key role-players (n=50...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura Universităţii din Oradea
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites |
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| Online Access: | https://gtg.webhost.uoradea.ro/PDF/GTG-4-2024/gtg.56409-1323.pdf |
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| Summary: | Intending to contribute to the sector’s resilience in times of external shocks, this study unpacks the experiences of the
religious tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Through an exploratory qualitative approach with indepth, interviews conducted with key role-players (n=50), the findings reveal significant financial losses suffered by the sector
during the pandemic's peak, marked by widespread activity closures. Many organizations faced difficulties in maintaining their
customary faith-based activities, travel, and commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identifies valuable lessons
from these challenges, emphasizing the importance of fostering collaborations with other stakeholders and embracing
technological innovations. By shedding light on these experiences, the study offers insights for enhancing resilience in religious
tourism amidst uncertainty, with implications for strategic planning and long-term resilience efforts within the sector.
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| ISSN: | 2065-0817 2065-1198 |