The 4th Asia-Pacific International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (APIRTP 2026) will be held in Cebu, Philippines, from January 13 to 16, bringing together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners for global dialogue on the intersections of religion, culture, and tourism.
Organized by the University of the Philippines and the Institute for Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, with institutional partners including the University of the Philippines Cebu College of Communication, Art and Design, the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman, the Asian Institute of Tourism, University of the Philippines Diliman, and the College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, the conference provides a platform for critical reflection on religious tourism and pilgrimage, addressing sustainability, heritage preservation, grassroots participation, and faith-based travel as a means of fostering intercultural understanding.
Set in Cebu, recognized as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines and home to enduring religious and cultural traditions, APIRTP 2026 situates academic exchange within a dynamic landscape of faith and heritage.