... be contacted at: vjauhari@iimtobu.ac.in © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Tourism Religion Culture Customer satisfaction India This paper summarizes the major findings from the studies featured in this theme issue of Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. The main...

...@iimtobu.ac.in © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Tourism Religion Customer satisfaction Communication technologies Commercial services India Gaura‐Nitai Indian deities of Lord Chaitanya and Lord Nityananda. Yagnapurush Kund India's great sages established the Yagna tradition...

... Mountains, where the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located. Pilgrim The person who is on long journey in the search of the great moral significance. Hinduism The religious tradition of South Asia. Jainism Jainism is an ancient religion of India that prescribes a path of non‐violence...

... mentioned factors based on the religion and the nationality of the respondents. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses an exploratory research design. Data were collected using structured questionnaires with open‐ended and close‐ended questions administered to the various tourist groups visiting...

... and their promotion. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Tourism Religion Tourism development India Bodhi leaves One of the souvenirs, which reminds us of Buddha. These are peepal leaves and are heart shaped. Brahmaputra A major river flowing from China to India and falling into Bay...

... experiences. The relationship between religion and tourism is one that sparks healthy tensions, therefore, an appreciation of the objectives and operating practices of both contexts can be of mutual benefit. The competitiveness and attractiveness of the destinations can be enhanced as a result...

... Culture Religion Tourism development Customer satisfaction India This theme issue of Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes addresses the following question: how can the visitor experience be enhanced for spiritual and cultural tourism in India? This question is being addressed so...

... Temple is visited by thousands of people every day. Millions of people have crossed its threshold, since its dedication to public worship in December 1986. (bahai.org). The Lotus Temple is the epitome of the Bahai faith, which is one of the youngest world religions. By virtue of its significance...