The Impact of Dark Tourism on Local Communities

Abstract

Dark tourism is a growing phenomenon that involves visiting places associated with death, tragedy, or suffering. Dark tourism places like war memorials, concentration camps, or sites of natural disasters. While dark tourism can have several positive benefits for local communities, such as economic boost and social awareness, it also poses some challenges, such as insensitivity to the feelings of the local community and exploitation. It is essential for local communities to carefully consider the potential benefits and challenges of dark tourism before developing dark tourism attractions. This chapter explores the positive and negative effects that dark tourism can have on these communities.

Citation

Dhiraj, A., Kumar, S. and Rani, D. (2024), "The Impact of Dark Tourism on Local Communities", Sharma, A., Arora, S. and Shukla, P. (Ed.) Dark Tourism (Building the Future of Tourism), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 99-106. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-336-120241008