Religious tourism is a type of tourism categorized under special interest tourism. Special interest tourism emphasizes the push factors and specific interests or pull factors that greatly motivate tourists to visit the destination. This study aims to examine the influence of push motivation factors including education, interpersonal, physiological, and pull factors including tourist attractions, amenities, accessibility, and ancillary services on the revisit intention of foreign tourists to religious tourism destinations, specifically mosques in Batam City. This research is quantitative in nature, employing an explanatory method. Sampling was done using purposive sampling with accidental sampling method. Sample size determination was conducted using the Slovin formula with a margin of error of 10%, resulting in a minimum sample size of 100. Data was collected from 102 respondents through questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression. The results indicate that push factors such as education, interpersonal, physiological, and pull factors such as tourist attractions, amenities, accessibility, and ancillary services have a positive and significant influence on the revisit intention of foreign tourists to religious tourism destinations, specifically mosques in Batam City. These findings imply that tourism management or local governments can enhance pull factors, particularly the amenity variable. Focus should be on improving the completeness of facilities for religious tourism activities.

This study examines the transformation of religious tourism, exploring the nuanced paradigm shift from exclusively sacral experiences to those encompassing both sacral and secular elements. Over recent decades, this shift has been catalyzed by socio-cultural changes and the commercialization of the tourism industry. We analyze the impact of globalization, secular consumer preferences, and technological advancements on religious destinations, which have increasingly merged traditional spiritual objectives with secular, recreational activities. The research underscores the complex interplay between maintaining religious sanctity and accommodating modern tourist expectations. This study proposes a redefined approach to managing religious tourism sites that balances spiritual depth with commercial appeal, ensuring sustainable and culturally sensitive development. Our findings offer significant implications for stakeholders in cultural and religious tourism, suggesting strategies for embracing these changes while preserving the spiritual heritage of religious sites.