摘要：Religious tourism represents an important segment of the present Romanian tourism market, with
monasteries being constantly well ranked in the preferences of foreign or domestic visitors. Every
year the number of religious tourists and pilgrims in Romania is increasing, as well as the number of
religious events. In this context, religious destinations try to adapt to a dual orientation of the visitors’
interests and practices: cultural tourism and pilgrimage.
This study aims to identify patterns in the strategies aiming to attract pilgrims and/or tourists, in
reaction to an increasing national and regional competition. By mapping the results, specific spatial
structures were identified, in relation with this dichotomy of practices and communication strategies.
Major pilgrimage destinations demonstrate a remarkable adaptability of the experiences and services
provided to tourists, while famous cultural and religious destinations tend to delocalise their
marketing strategies towards regional and national institutions and tourism agencies.
关键词：religious tourism; pilgrimage; marketing strategy; Romania
