Biography:

Sarojini Imran. She is an associate professor, lecturer and head of the Center for Tourism Research and Development, Faculty of Tourism, Pancasila University. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, a master's degree in anthropology and a doctorate in urban and regional planning. Focus on research and community service in village tourism, heritage, urban tourism development, disaster, and socio-culture

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Today’s pilgrimage destinations are not only visited by adherents of particular religions related to the function of places of worship. The development of Pilgrimage tourist destinations has been worldwide. Tourists travel to pilgrimage destinations for various interests and expectations; some want to understand worship and other religious values , some are impressed with the architecture of heritage buildings, and some are looking for the meaning of the purpose of life. In this study, we discuss several well-known pilgrimage destinations in Indonesia, their concepts and values, and religious tourists’ points of view after visiting them. Pilgrimage tourist destinations in Indonesia are not always places of worship but also other elements that become people’s beliefs over time and cultural influence. Pilgrimage destinations can also be meaningful as a medium in the unity of various human differences, evoking a sense of respect and appreciation from the tourist experience.