The Sacrum Expo 2024 programme will include a series of conferences, round tables and presentations by leading international experts. Among the topics to be discussed are the preservation of religious heritage, the impact of spiritual tourism on local communities and new trends in promoting sacred destinations. In addition, workshops and activities aimed at young people will be offered, with the aim of involving new generations in the conservation and promotion of this valuable legacy.
The event will be attended by renowned personalities such as D. Gustavo Riveiro D'Angelo, from the Department of Pastoral Tourism of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, and Mons. Jesús Castro Marte, Bishop of Higüey (Dominican Republic). Representatives from the Archdiocese of Cartagena and authorities from countries such as Spain, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Portugal and Egypt will share their perspectives on religious tourism and the challenges they face in their communities.
Opening ceremony and international exhibition
One of the most anticipated moments of the event will be the opening ceremony, which will be attended by leading political and religious authorities. This event will underline the role of spiritual tourism as a tool for understanding and peace between nations and cultures.
In addition, Sacrum Expo 2024 will include an exhibition area where attendees will be able to learn about the proposals of the world's leading religious tourism destinations. This space will be the ideal meeting point for tour operators, specialised companies and destination representatives, who will have the opportunity to establish contacts and generate new business opportunities.
A legacy of international cooperation
The event also seeks to position itself as a platform to foster cooperation between the different actors involved in the promotion of religious tourism and heritage conservation. The Global Network of Religious and Spiritual Tourism Destinations, a programme of the Tourism and Society Think Tank, under the leadership of Pilar Valdés Arroyo, has played a key role in the organisation of Sacrum Expo 2024, facilitating dialogue between the public and private sectors and promoting the creation of strategic alliances.
With this collaboration, Sacrum Expo is expected not only to reinforce the international projection of religious tourism, but also to leave a lasting legacy for future editions, strengthening local capacities in the management and promotion of spiritual tourism.
In an increasingly globalised world, Sacrum Expo 2024 is presented as a space for reflection on the role of religious tourism in connecting people with their cultural and spiritual roots. In addition to promoting sacred destinations, the event's mission is to highlight the importance of spirituality in human and social development, providing a forum where new generations can learn about heritage preservation and religious tourism.
With its ability to attract actors from all over the world committed to the development of this type of tourism, Sacrum Expo 2024 will be a unique opportunity to strengthen international relations and promote peace and intercultural understanding through religious tourism.
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