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  1. 10 Unsettling and Thought-Provoking Facts about Dark Tourism

    10 It's Been Going On for Over a Hundred Years (at Least!) A Tourist in East End Victorian London (The People of the Abyss) While it might be tempting to think that dark tourism is a recent fad, the fact is it has been going on for over 100 years. In the book Dark Folklore, Mark and Tracey Norman document this point.

  2. What is dark tourism and why is it so popular?

    Dark tourism, also known as black tourism, thanatourism or grief tourism, is tourism that is associated with death or tragedy. The act of dark tourism is somewhat controversial, with some viewing it as an act of respect and others as unethical practice. Popular dark tourism attractions include Auschwitz, Chernobyl and Ground Zero.

  3. Dark tourism: when tragedy meets tourism

    The term 'dark tourism' is far newer than the practice, which long predates Pompeii's emergence as a morbid attraction. Stone considers the Roman Colosseum to be one of the first dark tourist ...

  4. Dark Tourism: Why People Travel to Sites of Death and Tragedy

    The Appeal of Death and Tragedy. The motivations of tourists in visiting dark tourist locations often come down to four common themes, according to a 2021 study published in International Hospitality Review. Curiosity appears to be the biggest factor, but personal connection also matters. Many tourists take part because they feel connected ...

  5. Dark tourism, explained: Why visitors flock to sites of tragedy

    Dark tourism refers to visiting places where some of the darkest events of human history have unfolded. That can include genocide, assassination, incarceration, ethnic cleansing, war or disaster ...

  6. Dark Tourism: Destinations of Death, Tragedy and the Macabre

    170. The Aokigahara forest in Japan, known as the suicide forest, is a dark tourism destination. Ko Sasaki for The New York Times. By Maria Cramer. Oct. 28, 2022. North Korea. East Timor. Nagorno ...

  7. All about dark tourism

    Dark tourism refers to visiting places where "some of the darkest events of human history have unfolded," which can include "genocide, assassination, incarceration, ethnic cleansing, war or ...

  8. Dark tourism

    Dark tourism (also thanatourism, black tourism, morbid tourism, or grief tourism) has been defined as tourism involving travel to places historically associated with death and tragedy. [1] More recently, it was suggested that the concept should also include reasons tourists visit that site, since the site's attributes alone may not make a ...

  9. What you should know about the rise of dark tourism

    According to IUPUI associate professor of tourism Suosheng Wang, the term dark tourism describes the phenomenon of people traveling to sites of death and disaster, whether man-made or natural. It is also known as "milking the macabre," the "dark side of tourism," "thanatourism" and "tragedy tourism.". Though dark tourism can ...

  10. Dystopia, Death, and the Growing Popularity of Dark Tourism

    The appeal of dark tourism however has led at least one researcher to begin capitalizing on it: Philip Stone of the Dark Tourism Institute charges the media a GBP 65 ($100) fee for personal ...

  11. Dark Tourists: Profile, Practices, Motivations and Wellbeing

    2.1. Dark Tourists and Their Motivation to Dark Tourism Consumption. Stone's (2006) idea of dark tourism goes far beyond related attractions. From this standpoint, diverse well-visited tourist sites may become places of dark tourism due to their history linked with death—e.g., suicides in the Eiffel Tower, tombs in the pyramids of Egypt, the Valley of the Kings, and the Taj Mahal, funeral ...

  12. Is 'Dark Tourism' OK?

    Is 'Dark Tourism' OK? There's nothing inherently wrong with visiting Chernobyl's fallout zone or other sites of past tragedy. It's all about intention. These days it seems you can't go more ...

  13. What Is Dark Tourism And Why Is It So Popular?

    So, why is dark tourism so popular? According to a 2021 study published by the International Hospitality Review, researchers described the four primary motivations of someone to visit places associated with death and tragedy as: curiosity (a need to see to believe), education, an interest in personally connecting, and the place's sheer ...

  14. What is Dark Tourism? A Walk on the Dark Side

    Dark tourism, often perceived as a walk on the darker side of humanity's history, involves visiting sites associated with death, suffering, or disaster. It's a journey beyond conventional sightseeing, offering a unique window into the complex tapestry of human experiences. This type of tourism isn't just about the allure of the macabre ...

  15. It may be macabre, but dark tourism helps us learn from the worst of

    Published: June 15, 2016 8:52am EDT. Dark tourism has become a much more well-covered pasttime in recent years, in which a macabre fascination lead tourists to travel to various places not served ...

  16. Dark Tourism Explained by an Actual Dark Tourist

    Dark tourism is often in the news when something bad happens. Auschwitz and Chernobyl have both seen a rise in problematic selfies. Most recently, Syria has expressed concern over the rise in dark tourism. However, the problem is not dark tourism. The problem is people. Dark tourism itself is not unethical.

  17. Dark tourism can be voyeuristic and exploitative

    Published: September 20, 2017 8:11am EDT. Dark tourism is in vogue. It involves travel to sites associated with death, suffering and the seemingly macabre. Trips to former concentrations camps ...

  18. Chernobyl and 'dark tourism': Is this an ethical way to travel?

    A new TV series has spurred travel to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site in Ukraine and has renewed debate over the ethics of so-called dark tourism to locations associated with death and ...

  19. What's Dark Tourism? And Why Is It So Popular?

    In simple terms, dark tourism is the opposite of "traditional" tourism. Instead of visiting inspiring, classic sites, travelers take great care to visit places where some of the darkest events in human history took place. This includes anything from natural disasters to war and assassination.

  20. Dark tourism: why atrocity tourism is neither new nor weird

    Dark tourism is not a new phenomenon, nor is the use of artefacts of violence in pursuit of economic or political capital. People have always been fascinated with sites of death and disaster, and ...

  21. How to visit dark tourism destinations in an ethical way

    While it's important to devote time to Hiroshima's dark tourism sites, it's equally worthwhile to learn about the city beyond the bombing. Understand hundreds of years of history at Hiroshima-jō, the faithful rebuild of a 16th-century castle. Take a ferry to Miyajima Island to admire temples and spot miniature deer.

  22. „Dark Tourism" in Butscha: Warum es Urlauber an ...

    Kritiker finden „Dark Tourism" moralisch verwerflich . Angefangen habe alles mit Diplomaten, Politikern und Vertretern internationaler Organisationen, die nach Kriegsbeginn in die Ukraine ...

  23. Dark Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Tour Type

    Dark Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Tour Type (Holocaust Tourism, Genocide Tourism), By Traveler Type (Couples, Solo), By Tourist Type (Domestic, International), By Booking Channel, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030 - The global dark tourism market is expected to reach USD 38.64 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new ...