Case Study: Dark Tourism - An insight into a growing niche tourism trend

Case Study: Dark Tourism - An insight into a growing niche tourism trend

Summary

This case study looks at the increasing interest behind the niche tourism segment of Dark Tourism. It discusses the concept of Dark Tourism and the role of travel industry players and tourism bodies. The case study also discusses the challenges facing Dark Tourism and the impacts it may have as well as the potential opportunities associated with it. Finally, this case study looks at insight of Dark Tourism consumers and explores key attractions of Dark Tourism around the world.

Scope

• This case study looks at the increasing interest behind the niche tourism segment of Dark Tourism. It discusses the concept of Dark Tourism and the role of travel industry players and tourism bodies.
• The case study also discusses the challenges facing Dark Tourism and the impacts it may have as well as the potential opportunities associated with it. Finally, this case study looks at insight of Dark Tourism consumers and explores key attractions of Dark Tourism around the world.

• Gain an understanding of Dark Tourism.
• Recognize the range of the potential challenges and associated opportunities around Dark Tourism.
• Gain an understanding of Dark Tourism consumers motivations and role of media.
• Gain an understanding of the role of travel industry players, tourism bodies and the Government.