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| Author: | Gutic, J. Caie, E. Clegg, A. |
| Title: | In search of heterotopia? Motivations of visitors to an English cathedral |
| Journal: | International Journal of Tourism Research
2010 : NOV-DEC, VOL. 12:6, p. 750-760 |
| Index terms: | United Kingdom tourism experience motivation |
| Freeterms: | spirituality cathedrals |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper examines visitors' motivations at an English cathedral. Also, the role of heterotopia played in their motives is explored. More than 1/3 of visitors to Chichester Cathedral seem to be motivated by a subconscious search for a spiritual experience, hidden by rational motives e.g. interest in history. It is concluded by examining the management implications arising from a potential lack of understanding about visitors' motivations. Cathedral managers should acknowledge their visitors' intrinsic sense of spirituality, recognizing their spiritual motivations through interpretation etc. |
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