Islamic tourism is not purely motivated by religion; it also includes participants pursuing similar leisure experiences to non-Muslims, within the parameters set by Islam. Destinations are therefore not necessarily locations where Shari'a or full Islamic law is enforced. Demand for Islamic tourism destinations is increasing as the Muslim population expands, with the market forecast to be worth around US$238 billion. This book explores the ever-widening gap between the religious, tourism, management and education sectors. It provides practical applications, models and illustrations of religious tourism and pilgrimage management from a variety of international perspectives, and introduces theories and models in an accessible structure. The book: - Includes a range of contemporary case studies of religious and pilgrimage activities. - Covers ancient, sacred and emerging tourist destinations. - Reviews new forms of pilgrimage, faith systems and quasi-religious activities. This book offers an engaging assessment of the linkages and interconnections between Muslim consumers and the places they visit. It provides an important analysis for researchers of religious tourism, pilgrimage and related subjects.

Contributions by: Noha El-Bassiouny, Rukeya Suleman, Balal Qayum, Yasin Bilim, Ferdi Biskin, Ibrahim Hakki Kaynak, Sulistyo B. Utomo, Noel Scott, Xin Jin, Sorur Adwik, Tahir Rashid, Md Javed Kawsar, Ibrahim Alsini, Erdogan H Ekiz, Kashif Hussain, Tariq El Hadary, Kristel Kessler, Mustafa Acar, Alfonso Vargas-Sánchez, María Moral-Moral, Onur Akbulut, Yakin Ekin, Mustafa Yilmaz, Ümit Sormaz, Eda Günes, Paolo Pietro Biancone, Silvana Secinaro, Shin Yasuda, UmmeSalma Mujtaba, Abdus Sattar Abbasi