Religious Tourism Destination Research Articles

THE MODEL OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF A RELIGIOUS TOURISM DESTINATION IN FUNCTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Objective: This study aims to explore the significance and potential of religious tourism in Croatia for sustainable development, highlighting the absence of a strategic approach in managing this tourism sector. The primary goal is to assess the current state of religious tourism, identify challenges, and recommend strategic directions for enhancing religious tourism destinations.
  
 Theoretical Framework: The research is anchored in the theories and models of sustainable development, tourism management, and cultural heritage preservation. These theories provide a comprehensive understanding of how religious tourism can contribute to economic growth, cultural preservation, and community engagement in a sustainable manner.
  
 Method: Employing survey research and analysis of relevant resources, this study systematically examines the current landscape of religious tourism in Croatia. It focuses on stakeholder coordination, promotion strategies, infrastructure development, and cultural heritage preservation efforts.
  
 Results and Discussion: The investigation reveals a fragmented approach to managing religious tourism, characterized by poor coordination among stakeholders, inadequate promotion, underdeveloped infrastructure, and challenges in cultural heritage preservation. These findings suggest that a more cohesive and strategic approach could significantly bolster sustainable development, enhance economic opportunities in rural locales, and foster cultural heritage appreciation.
  
 Research Implications: The study underscores the necessity for stronger collaboration among religious communities, tourism organizations, and governmental authorities. It advocates for enhanced promotional efforts, infrastructure investments, and robust measures for cultural and religious heritage conservation, offering valuable insights for policymakers, tourism developers, and community leaders.
  
 Originality/Value: This paper contributes original insights into the underexplored domain of religious tourism in Croatia, offering a structured analysis of its current state and potential for sustainable development. Its strategic recommendations provide a foundation for future initiatives to harness religious tourism as a vehicle for economic and cultural sustainability in Croatia.

Evaluation of the operational performance of Karbala waste water treatment plant under variable flow using GPS-X model

Abstract As Karbala City is a religious tourism destination, millions of tourists visit the city annually, so there is a high fluctuation of flow in the wastewater between the plants during the year. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Karbala, Iraq, in removing pollutants for different flow rates in five scenarios using the GPS-X model. The most important phase in modeling, which greatly impacts simulation accuracy, is characterizing the influent composition to meet the mass balance. As a result, the influent wastewater was initially described and thoroughly examined. The model has been calibrated, followed by the collected data’s validation. The sensitivity of different stoichiometric and kinetic factors in the GPS-X was examined and screened to calibrate the model. To demonstrate the consistency between the simulated and measured data, the route mean square error was used in this instance. The result showed that the Karbala WWTP complies with Iraqi environmental regulations for water discharged to surface water or water for other uses and has an appropriate efficiency of wastewater treatment even if the flow entering the plant reaches the peak flow rate of 180,000/day. An improvement in orthophosphate removal efficiency was observed as the flow rate increased because of the contact time in the anaerobic basins, which gradually decreased as the flow increased until it reached the appropriate time for PO 4 3 − {\text{PO}}_{4}^{3-} removal. The outcomes of the present study provide an impression to the operators of the treatment plant of the impact of fluctuating flow on the treatment plant. The developed model can also be used for future studies.

Transformation of Religious Tourism Destinations from Pilgrimage to Mosques: A Case Study of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Solo, Indonesia

Visiting religious tourism destinations to mosques is currently becoming a trend among Indonesians. Social changes in society in choosing religious tourism destinations are relevant topics for research. This study intends to explain the phenomenon of the transformation of religious tourism visit destinations from pilgrimages to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Solo. This study used a qualitative research method that uses data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data sources in this study are the community around the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, visitors, and managers of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The data were analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and conclusions. The empirical findings of this study have shown that there has been a shift in the goals of religious tourism destinations from those that used to be pilgrimages to tombs and have now shifted to visits to major mosques, one of which is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Based on the results and findings of this study, it can be concluded that transformation is closely related to the changes from one form to another. The findings of this study explain the process of transforming a religious tourism destination, which is usually a pilgrimage to a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The existence of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been proven to have a better financial impact on the surrounding community.

Revitalization Strategy of "Asta Tinggi" Tourist Destination Based on Cultural Identity and Creative Industry in Sumenep, Madura

This study examines the strategy for the revitalization of the Asta Tinggi religious tourism area by utilizing the cultural identity and creative industries in Madura, Indonesia. More specifically, the revitalization strategy considers the active-collaborative involvement of the stakeholders. This study used a qualitative approach, with a phenomenological method. The primary data were obtained through field observations and in-depth interviews. Secondary data were obtained through literature references, news media, scientific documentation, pictures, and photos. This study found that the best model for the revitalization strategy of the Asta Tinggi religious tourism area must involve the Sumenep Palace family, the Asta Tinggi management unit, the private sectors, local communities, and local governments. The role of the Sumenep Palace family and the management of Asta Tinggi is very important because they have the rights and authority to manage the Asta Tinggi. The revitalization of this religious tourism area should be pursued by prioritizing the cultural identity of Madurese and the potential of digital-based creative industries. With this revitalization strategy model, it is hoped that the Asta Tinggi can be developed as a leading religious tourism destination in Madura, Indonesia.

Kebertahanan Bangunan dengan Adaptif terhadap Lingkungan

Title: The Resilience of Buildings with Adaptability to the Environment (Case Study: Tomb of Syekh Mudzakir in Bedono, Sayung, Demak)   Coastal areas have the potential to be affected by abrasion and tidal floods. Syekh Mudzakir's grave is in Tambaksari Subvillage, Bedono Village, Sayung Subdistrict, Demak District, and in the coastal area of the North Coast (Pantura) of Java Island. However, the existence of the tomb and its buildings to this day still survives amidst the marine environment that surrounds it. This tomb has become a religious tourism destination in Demak Regency, with the number of tourists increasing. This research aims to determine and explore the resilience of tomb buildings that are adaptive to abrasion and tidal flood environments. This research is field research. Research data uses primary data and secondary data through the results of observations, interviews, and documentation. The research analysis uses qualitative descriptive analysis. This research shows that Syekh Mudzakir's tomb does not float in the middle of the sea. However, the tomb survives adaptively to the environment by adapting the area, building development, building structural systems, and expanding the site to be robust against abrasion and tidal floods. This research concludes that the family and community survive the grave by adapting to the environment and mitigating disasters that befall the grave area.

ESCALATING THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF GURU SEKUMPUL TOMB'S RELIGIOUS TOURISM THROUGH MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Religious tourism holds a significant position in the global tourism industry, attracting visitors to culturally and spiritually significant pilgrimage sites. Indonesia, ranked second in The Global Travel Muslim Index 2022, has witnessed a rise in Muslim tourists exploring religious destinations. Ensuring the sustainability of religious tourism and enhancing the spiritual pilgrimage experience necessitates critical thinking, innovative approaches, and effective communication strategies. Promotion through social media is crucial for marketing religious tourism destinations. However, challenges persist in Indonesia's tourist development due to the absence of an integrated marketing communication strategy. Research emphasizes the importance of communication strategies and the preservation of cultural and religious diversity for the sustainability of religious tourism. In South Kalimantan, despite the potential for religious tourism, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in visitor numbers. Employing a qualitative approach, including interviews and SWOT analysis, this study formulates a strategic communication plan for promoting the Guru Sekumpul Tomb. The strategy focuses on product packaging, nuanced marketing communication, a serene pilgrimage ambiance, and leveraging digital media platforms, along with collaboration with local stakeholders and optimal use of natural resources. Ultimately, integrating innovative knowledge and skills is crucial for the success and sustained viability of religious tourist sites, concurrently elevating the spiritual pilgrimage experience.

The Community Cultural Tourism: Linking Religious Tourism, Karawitan, and Local Business in Puhsarang, Kediri

Puhsarang Village is one of the religious tourism destinations in Kediri District that has the uniqueness of inculturation (adaption of church values and culture) as well as a place for meditative encounters of religious people throughout the region. The pandemic has hit the existing tourism sector and resulted in a decrease in small business income around tourist attractions. Some of the businesses affected include souvenir shops, wood sculpture, food stalls, and ‘bumbu kacang’ peanut paste production. In an effort to support Puhsarang's economic potential, the community service team carried out two main activities, namely product improvement assistance and designing social media utilization and marketplace management for local businesses. Secondly, promoting the art of karawitan as a unique characteristic of the Puhsarang tourism village. The empowerment method is carried out collaboratively with the PALAR approach, starting from the process of discussing business problems to the stage of reflecting on the business going forward. The assistance provided by the CED Team is expected to be a forum to support Community Cultural Tourism through the participation of local communities in exploring the potential of religious tourism and cultural inculturation that characterizes Puhsarang and ultimately can foster economic stretching around the village of Puhsarang.

Visioning Pesantren Istana Quran as an Eco-Religious Edu-Tourism Destination in Indonesia

Abstract. This study aims to bridge the gap among the religious, environmental, and tourism aspects by suggesting a comprehensive framework for transforming Islamic boarding schools into environmentally friendly religious-based tourism destinations. Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia which are commonly known as “pondok pesantren” are pivotal institutions in providing education and religious guidance to the students (“santri”). However, the idea of transforming it into a religious-based edu-tourism destination is something new. Using qualitative field research, a participatory case study, and a survey, this research was run in Muhammadiyah-owned Pondok Pesantren Istana Qur’an (literally means “The Palace of Holy Qur’an”) located in Banjarnegara, Central Java. This study found that the idea of edu-tourism originally came from the stakeholders’ vision to create a distinct and attractive boarding school. Nevertheless, Muhammadiyah as a modern and progressive Islamic movement prefers to emphasize the futuristic image of distinction rather than the old-fashioned religious tourism destinations that rely on memories of their founders or the tombs of saints (“walis”). Therefore, the idea is developed to integrate three main dimensions: religious enrichment, tourism development, and environmental sustainability. Conclusively, this paper serves as a foundation for further research and practical initiatives aimed at actualizing the vision.

The understanding of the Islamic community's intention toward religious tourism

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, service quality, and religious tourism literacy on people's intention in recommending and returning to religious tourism destinations.Research methods – The data source for this research was a survey method with a questionnaire distributed via broadcast on social media. This research uses a quantitative data processing method using structural equation modeling partial least squares (SEM-PLS) analysis with the SmartPLS 3.3 statistical tool.Findings – The results of this study show that subjective norms (SN), attitudes (ATT), and religious tourism literacy (RTL) have a significant influence on the intention to recommend and revisit religious tourism. Meanwhile, service quality (SQ) and perceived behavioral control (PBC) were not accepted and did not have a significant effect on the intention to recommend and revisit religious tourism.Implications – The government can also focus on developing religious tourism literacy programs to increase public knowledge, which, in turn, can enhance interest, positive attitudes, and the intention to recommend and revisit. Considering these implications, destination managers and stakeholders can design more effective strategies to enhance attractiveness and visitor satisfaction and contribute to the sustainable development of religious tourism.Originality – This model adopts the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) by incorporating service quality and religious tourism literacy. Service quality and religious tourism literacy are considered appropriate factors to capture issues related to the community's intention to recommend and revisit religious tourism destinations

The Genetic Algorithm for Creating Travel Routes in Religious Tourism Destinations in Bogor Regency, West Java Province

Religious tourism is an activity that is commonly carried out in Indonesia. One of the activities of religious tourism is the community’s habit of visiting sacred graves. Bogor, a city with a long history of 540 years, has many of these sites that attract tourists. This religious tourism activity brings economic, social, and environmental potential and consequences. The distance between the Sacred Tombs scattered at various points requires efficient and effective destination route planning. The application of the optimization method with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Genetic Algorithm can be a solution for designing an effective travel route. It can be beneficial for improving the economy, in this case, increasing the sales turnover of Bogor small and medium enterprise businesses. The conclusion drawn from the research is that applying a genetic algorithm will create a more efficient route set and will have an impact on saving fuel costs, reducing emissions and providing benefits to the development of the economic sector.

Evaluasi Efektivitas Sistem Informasi Dalam Strategi Pemasaran Pariwisata Masjid Istiqlal Di Instagram

The Government's strategy in marketing destinations is an important part of tourism development, especially together with the Istiqlal Mosque Management to promote religious tourism destinations so that they are known to more audiences using Instagram. This research aims to find out how tourism marketing communication strategies are used to promote the Istiqlal Mosque as a religious tourism destination through Instagram social media. Along with the development of increasingly sophisticated technology, especially nowadays, generation 4.0 has entered the sophistication of digital technology that can be held in the hand. Instagram is a program that originates from the creation of New Media, which uses the internet with the aim of being able to communicate long distances and unlimitedly and its network spreads unlimitedly as long as the internet is still running. Researchers use the theory of The Circular Model of SoMe For Social Communication, this theory can make it easier for practitioners on social media, Instagram. The paradigm of this research is post-positivism. This research uses a qualitative approach with qualitative descriptive methods. The results of this research show that the DKI Jakarta Tourism Department together with the Istiqlal Mosque have demonstrated strategic results in promoting the Istiqlal Mosque, via Instagram. This strategy includes presenting history, interesting visual content, and containing the most up-to-date information on social media. This research identified several challenges, the lack of information to the public about religious tourism, perhaps in the future the DKI Jakarta Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy Department together with the Istiqlal Mosque Management will further promote many tourism activities, such as continuing the Istiqlal Fair. To achieve success in the marketing promotion of the Istiqlal Mosque destination in providing information to tourists to become more familiar with religious tourism destinations through social media or directly when visiting.

AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN UTTAR PRADESH

Tourism encompasses the activities of individuals or societies who venture beyond their usual surroundings for a duration of less than a full year, primarily for leisure, business, or other non-migration-related purposes. When discussing religious tourism, Uttar Pradesh emerges as a renowned Indian state celebrated for its rich religious and cultural heritage, owing to the presence of sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, alongside various revered religious sites such as Varanasi, Vrindavan, Mathura, Sarnath, Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, Hastinapur, Allahabad, Vindhyachal, and more.Uttar Pradesh boasts a multitude of significant Hindu pilgrimage sites, with Varanasi, located on the banks of the Ganges, being particularly well-known. Allahabad is famed for its confluence of the mythical rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, while Mathura is renowned as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and Ayodhya holds significance as the birthplace of Lord Rama. Uttar Pradeshs appeal is not limited to Hinduism it also holds significance for Buddhists. Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Saraswati, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, are among the worlds most renowned Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.In the realm of Islamic religious destinations, Uttar Pradesh is known for the mausoleums of Sufi saints, with Hazrat Salim Chistis shrine in FatehpurSikri and Dewa Sharif in Lucknow being prominent religious tourist attractions.This paper sheds light on religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh, delving into its existing policies and frameworks centered around the states religious sites. It underscores how the religious tourism industry contributes revenue to the state by offering religious services, transportation options, accommodation facilities, and more. However, its essential to recognize that the religious tourism industry faces challenges due to inadequate understanding, insufficient policies, limited management, inadequate infrastructure, the absence of regulations, and a lack of environmental and cultural sustainability at these religious tourism destinations.

E-tourism based on geoinformation applications for seniors: Requirements and design guidelines

Innovative e-tourism tools could combine virtual reality, audio-visual data and physical travel to create a unique tourism experience for different groups of users. The aim of this study is to develop a geoinformation system supporting e-tourism for seniors. The proposals included a social geoinformation service (geoportal) and a mobile application. The solutions were tested in religious tourism destinations. The study included development of the technical requirements based on the map reading skills of the surveyed group. The recommendations presented in this article increase the knowledge about the practice and development of such geoinformation solutions.

The Attractiveness of Educational Tourism in Religious Tourism is Related to The Contextualization of Halal Tourism

Halal tourism as a form of embodiment of a destination for Muslims, has a variety of attractions in it which are the value of the tourism business. Educational tourism can be an option as a form of activity that supports Muslim tourists. Especially through religious tourism which has become a destination for religious or pilgrimage tourism. This study uses a qualitative approach, with a literature review study, educational tourism facilities in religious tourism as the embodiment of halal tourism which refers to Muslim tourists. Through the context of university cooperation as a tourism development partner, this research will examine what attractions allow it to be developed in religious tourism destinations. this condition can be a pilot project for the development of halal tourism, the attractiveness of educational tourism is very likely to be realized in religious tourism.

Designing Cultural Routes as a Tool of Responsible Tourism and Sustainable Local Development in Isolated and Less Developed Islands: The Case of Symi Island in Greece

Responsible tourism practices promote the idea that responsibility refers to both visitors and local communities, ensuring the protection and conservation of the natural environment and cultural heritage and contributing to a better quality of life. The role of “sustainability” in a tourist development strategy is to protect and reveal what already exists (“reuse, recycle, renovate”) rather than consume. In these terms, cultural routes can serve as valuable tourism assets that can attract visitors and generate economic activity, while protecting the environmental and cultural heritage. This study is focused on Symi, a small and remote Greek island better known as a religious tourism destination, examining how cultural routes could be at the core of an economic development and social cohesion strategic plan. Symi served as a case study due to the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage, including historic buildings, natural attractions, monuments, and archaeological sites. The revealing of those assets is crucial for the advancement of an integrated local strategy for cultural tourism in terms of responsible tourism. The primary objective of this study is to analyze how the development of a cultural routes network, integrating monuments from diverse historical periods, significant religious sites, and areas of significant architectural and environmental value, can contribute to a responsible tourism approach and further a sustainable development that generates multiple benefits for the local community in an insular region.

Tourist Intention to Visit Al-Jabbar Mosque using Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)

The tourism sector is one of the potential sectors to be developed in Indonesia. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicts the number of tourists will reach 1.8 billion by 2030. West Java has great potential for the development of religious tourism in Indonesia. During the 2022 year-end holidays, 1.18 million tourists came to Bandung. To develop this potential, the local government inaugurated the Al Jabbar Mosque, Gedebage, Bandung City, West Java to become a new religious tourism destination in the West Java region as a center for Islamic education, religious tourism and a representative public interaction space for West Java and even ASEAN citizens. This study aims to validate tourists' observations of religious tourism in the city of Bandung, especially the Al Jabbar Mosque. The aspects to be studied include attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control, religiosity and knowledge of tourists in influencing the intention to visit and recommend religious tourism of the Al Jabbar Mosque. In realizing the objectives of this study, a quantitative research method is carried out, in the form of a survey, 15 question items will be made containing the theory of planned behavior. Questionnaire data will be processed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) data analysis.

Impact of spiritual values on tourists' psychological wellbeing: evidence from China's Buddhist mountains.

Spiritual values can be a source of meaning for people, and can also determine their feelings, behavior, and mental health. In China's Buddhist mountains, we collected a total of 400 valid questionnaires from Mount Putuo and Mount Jiuhua, and identified spiritual values as transcendence, general connectedness, inner balance, positive life direction, and special religious feelings. We also explored the impact of these spiritual values on tourists' psychological wellbeing according to the PERMA model (positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement). The results revealed that the more easily attained spiritual values (general connectedness, positive life direction, and special religious feelings) had a greater influence on psychological wellbeing than the less easily-attained spiritual values (transcendence and inner balance). Positive emotion and meaning, as components of psychological wellbeing, were strongly influenced by the four spiritual values, whereas engagement, accomplishment, and relationships were influenced by fewer spiritual values. The research contributes to the existing knowledge on spiritual values by analyzing their dimensions and relationships with tourists' wellbeing from different levels, and also provides empirical suggestions for the sustainable development of religious tourism destinations.

Strategy for Implementing 3A in the Development of Religious Tourism at the Kapal Bosok Mosque (Study: Community of Darangong Village, Curugmanis Village, Serang-Banten)

This study aims to find out in depth the application of the 3A strategy (Attractions, Activities and Accessibility) in the Religious Tourism of the Kapal Bosok Mosque. The 3A concept is one of the requirements for developing a tourist destination. Each tourist destination must have its own uniqueness and characteristics that make it a tourist attraction. This study uses a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques namely observation, interviews, field notes and documentation. The results of the study show that the religious tourism of the ship bosok mosque is a religious tourism destination that has implemented the 3A strategy in its development where the attractions or appeal of the religious tourism of the ship bosok mosque lie in the shape of the building and history. Activities or activities for tourists have been provided by the manager and accessibility is sufficient and becomes a level of convenience for tourists

History of Jami' Mosque Air Tiris: Cultural Symbol of Kampar Religious Tourism Destination as Serambi Mecca in Riau

This article aims to describe the propriety of the Jami' Air Tiris Mosque as a cultural symbol of a religious tourism destination in Kampar Regency and the embodiment of Kampar as the porch of Mecca, Riau. This is because Kampar's nickname as the porch of Mecca, Riau has taken root and developed everywhere, so it really needs proof by realizing the slogan with reality. The method used is through a qualitative approach that leads to content analysis. The results found that based on Law no. 10 of 2009, Chapter 1, Article 1 it has been stated that tourism is a variety of tourism activities and is supported by various facilities and services provided by the community, businessmen, government and local government. Then it was strengthened by Regional Regulation number 6 of 2016 concerning the Formation and Composition of Regional Apparatuses of Kampar Regency, then in chapter II article 3 it is stated that the Tourism and Culture Office which carries out Government affairs in the field of tourism and culture includes organizing religious tourism which has the connotation of travel activities carried out voluntarily to enjoy tourist objects and attractions in a religious tourist destination. In this case, it is the Jami' Mosque in Air Tiris which basically can be used as a religious tourism destination in Kampar Regency because several conditions are determined to become a religious tourism destination that have fulfilled and are included in such levels as (1) destination and accessibility aspects; (2) aspects of amenities and buildings; (3) aspects of attractions and storytelling; (4) aspects of information through social media and technology. The conclusion is that the Jami' Mosque can become a symbol of Riau Province in general and Kampar in particular as the porch of Riau's Mecca because already has religious tourism as physical evidence and not just a sloganTRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian //  TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack//

The Locals’ Voices To A Langgher Dhatang Developmental Plan As A Religious Tourism Destination in Madura

AbstractLanggher Dhatang symbolizes an Islamic architecture. Some belive that religion should not be commercialized. This article, however, rebuts the given point of views. Therefore, this aims to study three major issues: 1) local perceptions towards the development of Langgher Dhatang as a religious tourism destination, 2) the common-held belief in the interplay between the local tourism destination and economic advantages, and 3) feasible actions to take to make Langgher Dhatang more popular. This employed a quantitave research. Conducting door-to-door interviews with structured questions to collect the data was held. Researchers successfully interviewed 13 local people nearest to the location of Langgher Dhatang as they would be likely to have a direct impact from the scheme. The research shows that the involved participants demonstrated various attitudes when Langgher Dhatang is designed to be a local religious tourism destination. The participants’ responses are everage, ranging from 38.5% (agree), 30.8% (disagree and neither). The responses vary dealing with economic consequences that would possibly bring and their gaps is wide: 69.2% believe that the tourism positively impacts economically, and 15.4% claims that this will have no economic advantages, including 15.4% has no idea with the impact of tourism destination development around them. Some feasible strategies were also proposed. AbstrakLanggher Dhatang menyimbolkan arsitektur agama Islam. Sebagian orang percaya bahwa agama seharusnya tidak boleh dikomersialkan. Akan tetapi, penelitian bertentangan dengan pandangan tersebut. Oleh karena itu, ada tiga hal penting yang menjadi isu dalam penelitian ini: 1) persepsi masyarakat setempat jika Langgher Dhatang dijadikan tujuan wisata religi, 2) pandangan umum terhadap kaitan antara tujuan wisata religi dan keuntungan secara ekonomi, 3) serta strategi yang bisa dilakukan untuk meningkatkan popularitas Langgher Dhatang sehingga pengunjungnya bisa meningkat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif. Peneliti melakukan interview dari pintu ke pintu untuk mendapatkan data. Kami berhasil menginterview 13 orang terdekat dengan lokasi Langgher Dhatang. Hal ini disebabkan karena mereka yang terdekat akan terkena dampak secara langsung dari rencana ini. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa responden memiliki pandangan yang berbeda terhadap rencana pengembangan Langgher Dhatang sebagai tujuan wisata religi: 38,5% setuju, 30,8% tidak setuju, dan 30,8% netral. Terkait dengan isu ekonomi, responden juga menunjukkan respon yang berbeda. Menariknya, perbedaan persentasenya cukup luas: 69,2% percaya bahwa pengembangan Langgher Dhatang ke arah destinasi wisata memberikan dampak positif terhadap perekonomian mereka, 15,4% justru sebaliknya tidak percaya dampak positif tersebut, dan 14,4% posisi netral. Beberapa strategi yang bisa dilakukan untuk meningkatkan popularitas Langgher Dhatang juga diusulkan.