Pilgrimage Creative Tourism

Abstract

This chapter investigates the possibility that creative tourism based on pilgrimage could serve as a driving force in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh. By incorporating artistic components into pilgrimage experiences, this strategy not only improves the cultural and theological importance of the journey but also promotes economic growth, environmental conservation, and the empowerment of communities. The authors shed light on how pilgrimage sites can function as hubs for sustainable tourism development, thereby creating money for local communities, protecting cultural heritage, and fostering environmental stewardship. The authors employ secondary sources to compile the study. They examine techniques for collaboration between government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local stakeholders to possible socio-economic gains. The results of this research highlight the transformative power of pilgrimage creative tourism in Bangladesh, furthering the sustainable development goals (SDGs) for developing sustainable tourism in the context of the global community.