Guidebook to Ethical Spiritual Travel

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Innovation and Global Insights

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvArunesh Parashar,Ahmad Albattat,Pankaj Singh Chandel,Prachi Agarwal

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Rooted in ancient traditions, spiritual journeys have long served as powerful catalysts for self-reflection, cultural understanding, and personal growth. With an emphasis on the cognitive transformation that often accompanies such travels, this contributed volume provides both historical context and practical advice to navigate the complex landscape of contemporary spiritual tourism.A Guidebook to Ethical Spiritual Travel: Innovation and Global Insights synthesises age-old teachings with modern perspectives, offering readers a comprehensive framework for travellers on meaningful spiritual journeys. By presenting case studies and practical guidance, it encourages mindfulness and intentionality in travel, while addressing critical challenges like cultural appropriation, sustainability, and the commercialisation of sacred sites. Aimed at both academics and industry professionals, the international team of authors emphasises the importance of respect, responsibility, and cultural sensitivity, fostering global empathy and personal transformation through well-guided spiritual exploration.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-05-26
Mått152 x 229 x 21 mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor360
FörlagEmerald Publishing Limited
ISBN9781806860142

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Arunesh Parashar is an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Tourism and Travel Management at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, India.Ahmad Albattat is an Associate Professor and Program Leader in School of Global Hospitality and Tourism, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia.Pankaj Singh Chandel is an Assistant Professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, AAFT University of Media and Arts, India.Prachi Agarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism and Travel Management at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, India.

Introduction; Arunesh Parashar, Ahmad Albattat, Pankaj Singh Chandel, and Prachi AgarwalChapter 1. Digital Media and Ethical Storytelling in Spiritual Travel: Navigating Authenticity in a Globalized World; Rakesh Kumar, Rohit Jaiswal, Pankaj Singh Chandel, Arunesh Parashar, Prachi Agarwal, and AmitaChapter 2. Assessing the Economic and Cultural Significance of Religious Tourism in Ayodhya; Animesh Kumar Sharma and Rahul SharmaChapter 3. Relevance and Ethical Guidance for Sun-Related Daily Practices as an Indigenous Spiritual Technique – In the Context of Nature-Based Health Tourism; Bandana Kumari, Santosh Vishvakarma, Arunesh Parashar, and Prachi AgarwalChapter 4. Spiritual Tourism in Haridwar: A Global Aspect; Ashish Dhyani, Vinay Rana, Garima Dimri, Rajat Praveen Dimri, Archana Dhyani, and Sunil Kumar LalChapter 5. Faith vs. Trend: Understanding Tourist Motivations for Maha Kumbh Mela; Ananya MitraChapter 6. Harmonizing with Nature: Carving a Spiritual Relationship with the Ecosystem through Laozi’s Principle of Wu Wei; Ridwan Ishola Mogaji, Adewale Oluwaseun Motadegbe, and Abdullahi Adeyemi AdegokeChapter 7. Religion as Destination Attractiveness: A Study on Jammu & Kashmir Tourism; Mariya Mushtaq, Anil Kumar Goyal, Tahir Sufi, and Hare Krishna ChaudharyChapter 8. Digital Detox: The Pathway to Spiritual Travel; Amit KumarChapter 9. The Future of Spiritual Tourism: Emerging Trends, Ethical Innovations, and Global Perspectives; S.R. Ramesh K Kumar, Nammi Lalitha, Santosh Kumar, Vijay Prakash Gupta, and Punjika RathiChapter 10. Ethical and Voluntary Contributions in a Spiritual Context: Insights from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ayodhya, India; Thangjam Ravichandra, Nikita S Nille, Kalpana K Deshmukh, Deepali Singh, Punjika Rathi, and Vijay Prakash GuptaChapter 11. Digital Disconnection in Travel: How Health Perceptions, Technology Fatigue and Social Influence Shape Detox Behaviours; Abhay Chamoli and Shashi KantChapter 12. Ethical Souvenir Purchasing for Transforming Local Economy and Preserving Tradition in Uttarakhand; Tanushree Lohani and Chhaya Shukla