RELIGIOUS PLACES AS TOOLS FOR ADVENTURE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

The main objective of this article was to assess the potentials religious places of Abune Selama, Abune Yemata, Mariam Qorqor, and Abune Daniel and Abune Aregawi as tools for adventure development in Tigray, Ethiopia. It used the explorative research design. Data were collected from interviews, observations, photos, and document analysis. The data collected were processed, analyzed and interpreted through exploratory technique. The result shows that the monasteries have abundant adventure tourism products and activities like hiking, climbing, trekking and magnificent scenic views. Hence, the concerned bodies should develop adventure tourism products so as to enhance the overall community benefits.

Keywords

• religious places
• tools
• adventure
• tourism development
• monasteries