January 15-18, 2025
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Goa, India

The 3rd APIRTP 2025 Conference, organized by the Institute of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage in collaboration with the V. M. Salgaocar Institute and the International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage (IJRTP), invites researchers, scholars, and professionals to submit abstracts and join this unique event focusing on religious tourism and pilgrimage.

Conference Objective: To explore the changing nature of religion in society and address emerging challenges for the development of faith-based tourism and pilgrimage. The event will feature empirical studies and personal perspectives, aiming to enrich academic debates and inform policy-making.

Key Themes:

• Crowd control and dynamics at religious sites

• Impacts of globalization and COVID-19 on religious tourism

• Management, promotion, and safety at sacred sites

• Spiritual tourism and wellness

• Media and cultural challenges in pilgrimage

• Pilgrimage routes: ancient and modern

Keynote Speakers:

• Carlos Fernandes (Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal)

• Rana P.B. Singh (Banaras Hindu University, India)

• Ahmad Albattat (Management and Science University, Malaysia)

Important Dates:

• October 30, 2024: Abstract submission deadline

• November 10, 2024: Notification of abstract acceptance

• January 1, 2025: Full paper submission deadline

Registration Information:

• $200 for international presenters

• $25 for optional field trip participation

• $125 for accommodation at the conference venue

Register now and submit your abstract: APIRTP 2025
For more information, contact: info@vmsiihe.edu.in

Join this inspiring event in Goa and contribute to advancing studies on religious tourism and pilgrimage.