A rise in dark tourism-where travelers visit historical sites of death and disaster-is creating ethical challenges for authorities, according to
Dark destinations can vary from sites of death such as graves, cemeteries, mausoleums, ossuaries or tombs, to sites of killings such as assassination sites, sites of mass death, battlefields, and genocide.
Free continues: 'Dark tourism has the power to bring history alive and offers visitors the opportunity to learn from the past. However, commodification is an undeniable consequence that sees gift shops selling items such as mugs and keychains. These risk disrespecting and devaluing the meaning behind destinations and sites of commemoration.'
'Steps should be taken to ensure that the tours are responsible and educational. For instance, the 9/11
In its report,
Free notes: 'Cultural programs, the local community, preservation, and education are all areas that would benefit from directed dark tourism site profits.'
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*This case study looks at the increasing interest behind the niche tourism segment of dark tourism. It discusses the concept of dark tourism, motivations behind dark tourism, dark tourism in the media and the role of travel industry players and tourism bodies. The case study also discusses the dark side of dark tourism and the negative impacts it may have as well as the potential benefits associated with dark tourism. Finally, this case study looks at types of dark destinations and explores key destinations around the world.
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