Youth insight and preferences in religious and spiritual tourism

Ali, Nur Hidayah and Md Sawari, Siti Salwa and Abu Hasan, Nurul Nadirah and Gokce, Akif (2024) Youth insight and preferences in religious and spiritual tourism. In: Youth Halal Tourism Research. KSTCL Press, Muar, Johor, pp. 59-69.

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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the knowledge and needs of Malaysian youth regarding religious and spiritual tourism. Methods/Design/Approach: A total of 63 Malaysian youth participated in the research. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with IBM SPSS Statistics version 26. Findings: As a result, the majority of the youth were found to be knowledgeable about engaging in spiritual activities, and they are aware of the characteristics that should be applied and practiced during travel. Implication: Concerning needs in spiritual tourism, youth agree that the presence of God is the most fundamental thing in their lives. The researchers recommend further exploration through recent research papers related to spiritual tourism, particularly in Malaysia. This is due to the emerging trend of spiritual tourism in Malaysia's industry.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Spiritual Tourism; Islamic Tourism; Youth, Gen Y, Gen Z
Subjects:	BPG Islamic geography > BPG87 Islamic tourism. Halal issues
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages
Depositing User:	Dr Siti Salwa Md Sawari
Date Deposited:	29 Aug 2024 15:55
Last Modified:	30 Aug 2024 11:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114142

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