Marketing suggestions for multi-religious tourism development: The case of Thessaloniki

Zouni, Georgia and Digkas, Dimitrios (2019): Marketing suggestions for multi-religious tourism development: The case of Thessaloniki. Published in: Journal of Tourism, Heritage & Services Marketing , Vol. 5, No. 2 (30 November 2019): pp. 36-42.

Abstract

Today, the desire of honoring God has been transformed into one of the most interesting tourism sectors, the religious one. Religious tourism, undeniably, is a special form of tourism, which presents great potential for the future tourism in general and especially in Thessaloniki, Greece. This study examines the potential development of a multi-religious tourism product, by focusing on monuments from these three monotheistic religions in Thessaloniki. Finally, through the analysis and listing of monuments, which are associated with Muslims, Jewish and Christians, some recommendations are given about a sustainable strategic marketing plan development and religious tourism product renewal.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: religious tourism, pilgrimage, monotheistic monuments, multi-religious destination
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M0 - General; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M3 - Marketing and Advertising; Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology > Z12 - Religion

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