Essays about: "dark tourism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words dark tourism.

  1. 1. Chasing the Night: Understanding the Value of Enthusiasts in Dark Sky Tourism : An exploratory study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Stephanie Lindén; Arvid Talp; [2024]
    Keywords : Dark Sky Tourism; Experience value; Perceived Value; Night Sky; Tourism; Value;

    Abstract : In the academic field of tourism, a relatively new type of tourism called Dark Sky Tourism is emerging. In this touristic field, there is a lack of studies focused on the individual tourist perspective. Therefore, this paper explores the perceived values of Dark Sky Tourism (DST). READ MORE

  3. 2. “You can not pay my rent forever” Voices from Dandora: Exploring Perspectives on Slum Tourism through Resident, Tour Guide, and Swedish Tourist Experiences

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Linnea Reuterberg; [2023-10-26]
    Keywords : Slum tourism; Kenya; Sweden; Dandora; Neocolonialism; Dependency;

    Abstract : In line with the increase of Globalisation, the demand for more unconventional tourism has been on a rise during the last decades. More Western tourists want to get insight into the everyday life of citizens in the country they are visiting. READ MORE

  4. 3. Illuminating the Dark : Measuring Emotional Experiences of Dark Tourism Consumers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Dana Szalaiova; Mark Vidrinskas; [2023]
    Keywords : Dark tourism; Dark Tourism Spectrum; Seven Dark Suppliers; emotions; emotional experiences; word-of-mouth;

    Abstract : This study examines the emotional experiences of 152 respondents visiting ‘light’, ‘lighter’, and ‘lightest’ dark tourism sites and the relationship those experiences have with positive word-of-mouth. Therefore, the theoretical contribution of this study fills in the research gap by focusing on the destinations on the ‘lighter’ periphery of Stone’s Dark Tourism Spectrum. READ MORE

  5. 4. Beyond Dark Tourism

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Turismvetenskap

    Author : Geraldinne Johansson Retamal; [2023]
    Keywords : Dark Tourism; Dark Spot; Dark Site; Dark Place; Thanatourism; Dark Tourists; Framework; Spectrum; Categorization; Interpretation; Hermeneutic;

    Abstract : Background: The development of Dark Tourism has evolved much over recent years. The term Dark Tourism is too general for a subject matter that is multilayered and complex. Aim of the Thesis and Research Question: Is to present the consistencies, vagueness, and disagreements of the different categorizations in Dark Tourism. READ MORE

  6. 5. Astro Tourism - A Possible Path to Sustainable Development through Narratives and Stories

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Darina Gerasimova; [2021]
    Keywords : astro tourism; dark sky tourism; astronomy; sustainability; sustainable development; narratives; stories; storytelling; light pollution; peripheral regions; education; awareness; inspiration; nature; culture; customer s experience; experience-based industry;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the use of narratives and how they connect Astro tourism to sustainability. This research is done from the viewpoint of the narrators and uncovers what narratives they have chosen to present to the visitors, their reasons to include those narratives, what messages they want to convey and how that relates to sustainability. READ MORE