1st Edition

Sustainable Dark Tourism Trends and Insights from the Globe

256 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book critically examines an increasingly popular and unique tourism form, dark tourism, and how it relates to sustainability, ethics, and cultural heritage. By doing so, it explores the effects of dark tourism and associated historical background on local people, landscapes, and economies, emphasizing both positive and negative outcomes. It also provides insights to analyze successful... Read more

1. Exploring the Psychological and Cultural Motivations for Dark Tourism

Dr. Mridul and Dr. Aakansha Singh


2. Tracing Tragedy: The Historical Evolution of Dark Tourism Across The Globe

Ms. Diksha Gandhi, Ms. Shivani Pandey and Dr. Bindu Aggarwal


3. Emerging Global Trends in Dark Tourism: The Role of Immersive Technologies and Sustainable Practices

Nirbhay Sharma and Dr. Shabnam Gulati


4. Environmental Sustainability in Dark Tourism: Balancing Memory and Responsibility

Ambar Mani Mishra, Dr. Rupali Arora, Dr. Ritu Sharma, Dr. Avinash Chandra Supkar and Bharpur Singh Abhi


5. Dark Tourism Sustainability: Community Engagement in Zambia

Shashi Kant, Mahesheswaran Muthuraman and Pawan Kumar

6. Economic Sustainability of Dark Tourism and the Knowledge-Motivation-Perceived Transcendence Framework: The Role of Dark Tourism Marketing

Dr. Kayenaat Bahl, Dr. Pardeep Bawa Sharma, Ms. Ruchi Arya and Dr. Ranjeet Verma


7. The Weight Of Memory: Ethical Dilemmas and Heritage Interpretation at the Fosse Ardeatine

Dr Alessandro Ferrazza


8. How Much Governance Is Too Much? Framing Future Directions for State Involvement in Sustainable Dark Tourism

Priyakrushna Mohanty, Manogna Reddy and James Kennell


9. A Global Analysis of Ethical Practices and Visitor Motivation in Sites of Death and Disaster

Dr. Devika Sood, Dr. Swati Sharma and Dr. Akshita Tiwari


10. Honoring the Past, Enabling the Future: Government Initiatives and Global Collaboration in Dark Tourism

Nishtha Lalit, Nilesh Arora and Sudhir Rana


11. International Framework for Dark Tourism

Shalini Aggarwal, Ms. Prerna Dhawan and Mujtaba Momin


12. Monetizing Memory: A Comparative Analysis of Revenue Streams in Global and Indian Dark Tourism Sites

Pankhuri Kapoor and Dr. Tushinder Preet Kaur

Biography

Pawan Kumar is Professor and Head of the Department of Marketing at Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India.

Gurmeet Singh is Head of the Graduate School of Business and Director of the MBA Programme at the University of South Pacific (USP), Fiji, and has over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, consultancy, and executive training.

Vipin Nadda is currently serving as Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager (Tourism, Hospitality, and Events) with the University of Sunderland in London.

Bindu Aggarwal is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University School of Business at Chandigarh University, Gharaun, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Ranjeet Verma is currently working as a Professor at the University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.

"This insightful chapter offers a vital, evidence-based framework for sustainable dark tourism in the Global South. By rigorously demonstrating community engagement as the critical mediator between cultural heritage and sustainability, it provides an essential model for policymakers and practitioners in Zambia and beyond. A significant contribution to the field."

-Professor Brehanu Borji Ayalew, Hawassa University.