Religious Tourism
Holy Land pilgrimage trade freezes as 2026 regional conflict escalates
The Middle Eastern pilgrimage sector possesses an intrinsic resilience unlike any other travel segment in the world.
Saudi hotel occupancy drops as massive pipeline triggers operator price war
Saudi Arabia’s hotel market is entering a more demanding stage of its expansion. New properties continue to open, international operators
Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj housing rules as early 2027 planning begins
Saudi Arabia is tightening the rules governing Hajj accommodation and pilgrim services ahead of the 2027 season, pushing compliance further
Saudi Arabia issues multi-entry Umrah visas as Kingdom targets year-round tourism
Saudi Arabia’s decision to introduce a one-year, multiple-entry Umrah visa is more than a visa policy update—it is a
Tech brands revamp religious tourism as 80% of Muslim travellers adopt AI tools
Religious tourism, once dominated by traditional travel agencies, paper-based processes, and fragmented bookings, is now embracing digital platforms, artificial
Catholic pilgrimage sector surges as papal visit draws millions to Spain’s ancient traditions
More than just an act of faith, every papal visit has served as a shot in the arm for both secular and religious tourism.
Eid al-Adha airfares soar as regional conflict forces rerouting of pilgrim flights
As the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah approaches, the global travel industry is preparing for one of the
Brunei bets on sustainable luxury as regional travel giants face overtourism
When it comes to tourism, one member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) tends to be overlooked: Brunei Darussalam.
Religious tourism ban costs Israel $3.4 billion as tensions rise
Israel has already lost US$3.4 billion in pilgrimage revenues; needless to say that these more recent incidents involving the clergy and the faithful will definitely not be good for the country’s economic bottom line.
West Asia tourism tanking as Iran conflict enters second month
Tourism, one of the key contributors to the regional economy, has taken a serious hit and the West Asian industry is presently losing US$600 million in tourism revenues every day according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Tourism Malaysia successfully hosts Mega Fam Iftar 2026
Tourism Malaysia brought back its Mega Fam Iftar programme this year with the event running from 27th February to 3rd March.
Holy Land pilgrimage revenue collapses as regional conflict intensifies during Ramadan
As we are currently in the Christian period of Lent and the Muslim month of Ramadan, the timing of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is a disastrous one for the religious tourism sector.
Global pilgrimage growth faces setbacks as geopolitical conflicts escalate
Faith-based travel, particularly in the form of pilgrimage to one sacred site or a series thereof, has drawn travellers the world over to pay homage to their gods, to give thanks for blessings received, or to mourn those lost.
From sorrow to spectacle: the impact of recent Vatican events on religious tourism
The passing of Pope Francis in the Vatican made its mark on various sectors of society, so it is not
The passing of Pope Francis in the Jubilee Year: what it means for religious tourism in the weeks to come
(Updated: 8:03pm, BKK) The passing of Pope Francis on Monday, 21st April, came as a shock to the world, one
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