INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION AND RELIGION IN BURSA
Dear Academia,
Today, through addressing peoples' psychological, social, and physical needs, tourism is emerging as a strong and effective activity whose significance is continually growing and taking on substantial dimensions. Both the local and national economies as well as social welfare are positively impacted by tourism.
Within the context of tourism, Faith)Tourism is defined as touristic journeys made by individuals to locations other than the places where they reside, work, and satisfy their basic needs in order to realize their religious convictions and to visit the places of attraction associated with their beliefs.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's "Tourism Strategy 2023" paper lists the growth of faith tourism as one of its top priorities. The Ministry works in this goal by developing infrastructure for accommodation and transportation, and marketing initiatives for religious routes and centers.
Between October 24-27, 2024 Bursa Metropolitan Municipality will host “INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION AND RELIGION IN BURSA-1” with the goal of highlighting the significance of Bursa in terms of its history of civilization and belief, faith tourism values, and potential from the past to the present. The symposium will cover the following topics: 1. THE HISTORY OF FAITH IN BURSA 2. BURSA'S RELIGIOUS PLACES 3. BURSA'S RELIGIOUS LEADERS 4. FAITH TOURISM IN BURSA.
Articles and papers in English and Turkish on faith tourism in Bursa will be accepted. Academics and researchers who will present papers are expected to submit their abstracts in -.doc or -.pdf format, not exceeding 300 words, via inancturizmi.bursa.bel.tr until June 15, 2024 at the latest. Participation in the symposium is free of charge. Accommodation and transportation fees of the speakers whose papers are accepted will be covered.
We are honored to invite all academia to "INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION AND RELIGION IN BURSA-1" and looking forward to seeing you at the symposium.