Religious Activities and their Tourism Potential in Sukur Kingdom, Nigeria


World Heritage Site: Sukur Cultural Landscape

Publication Year: 2015

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE8FD262C761

Summary

Religious tourism in Sukur Kingdom, Nigeria, offers significant potential for sustainable development by leveraging faith-based travel and spiritual experiences. This study highlights how religious sites in the region attract tourists seeking fellowship, inspiration, and participation in significant religious events, while also providing opportunities for humanitarian engagement. Using ethnographic methods, researchers gathered insights from respondents to analyze the tourism dynamics of Sukur Kingdom's diverse belief systems. The findings suggest that harnessing these spiritual attractions could foster economic growth, cultural preservation, and community development in the area.

Citation

Okonkwo, E. (2015). Religious Activities and their Tourism Potential in Sukur Kingdom, Nigeria. Dublin Institute of Technology. https://doi.org/10.21427/D7QF06

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