Dark tourism
Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples
In tourism & hospitality, dark tourism means: Visits to places associated with death, disaster or human suffering.
In Turkish: hüzün turizmi
How it is used
Used in tourism studies and site interpretation; respectful language is essential at memorial sites.
Example sentences
The lecturer discussed dark tourism through visits to former prison camps and disaster memorials.
The sites are grouped by their connection to suffering and remembrance.
The guide's dark tourism itinerary allowed quiet reflection instead of treating the memorial as entertainment.
The visit's tone recognizes the human significance of the place.
Common collocations
- dark tourism site
- dark tourism itinerary
Related terms
More terms: Tours & Guiding
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