What is Religious Tourism? Religious Tourism is when an individual travels to places with a religious significance, for example travelling for pilgrimage or a missionary. this form of tourism focuses on faith and worship within a specific religious context. Visiting temples, churches, mosques, shrines, and religious festivals are different ways of religious tourism. 

What is Spiritual Tourism? Spiritual Tourism focuses on personal spirituality, personal growth, and peace, it goes beyond traditional religious boundaries. This form of tourism refers to visiting places considered spiritually awakening, regardless of specific religious affiliations. Meditation centers, retreats, and natural sites that are believed to have spiritual energy, are considered apart of spiritual tourism. 

What is the difference between religious and spiritual tourism? The difference is that religious tourism refers to a specific religious context and focusing on faith and worship, whereas spiritual tourism goes beyond traditional religious boundaries, focusing on personal growth and inner peace. 

Popular destinations for Religious and Spiritual Tourism includes, 

• France - this destination is popular to visit Lourdes, a pilgrimage. 
• Milan, Italy - this destination is popular to visit the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
• Peru - this destination is popular to visit the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which is believed to have physical healing and spiritual awakening.