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Faith-Based Tourism Association

"To share a common aspiration to strengthen faith, peace, harmony and fellowship by working together to develop faith based tourism and pilgrimage" -...

Associacao Turismo Religioso Timor-Leste

Organization Overview

  • Type: Interfaith Tourism Organization
  • Focus: Religious and spiritual tourism development
  • Established: Supporting faith-based tourism in Timor-Leste

Mission

“To share a common aspiration to strengthen faith, peace, harmony and fellowship by working together to develop faith based tourism and pilgrimage”

Key Objectives

  • Promote faith tourism attractions throughout Timor-Leste
  • Transform religious sites into viable tourism products
  • Develop sustainable tourism practices
  • Strengthen spiritual fellowship among diverse communities
  • Build prosperity for the Timorese people through tourism

Membership

The association represents an inclusive interfaith approach, including representatives from:

  • Catholic communities
  • Protestant communities
  • Muslim communities
  • Hindu communities
  • Kong Fu Chang faith communities

Services and Activities

  • Development of faith-based tourism packages
  • Promotion of religious sites and attractions across Timor-Leste
  • Creation of pilgrimage tourism opportunities
  • Interfaith dialogue and collaboration
  • Marketing of spiritual tourism experiences

Key Religious Tourism Attractions

  • Cristo Rei (Christ the King) - Iconic statue in Dili
  • Nain Feto Ramelau (St. Mary Ramelau) - Mountain shrine statue
  • Various churches across the country
  • Mosques and Islamic heritage sites
  • Temples and sacred spaces
  • Traditional spiritual sites

Contact Information

  • Phone: +670 78678118
  • Email: [email protected]

Unique Value Proposition

The association offers inclusive faith-based tourism that encompasses multiple religions and their cultural significance in Timor-Leste, promoting interfaith understanding while developing the country’s religious tourism sector.

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