Affiliation:
1. J.D. Birla Institute, India
Abstract
The chapter delves into a relatively newer segment in tourism arena: dark tourism. Dark tourism is a phenomenon that embodies the dramatic side of society including some horrific experiences. It is a complex fusion of history and heritage, tourism, and catastrophes. It has a tonne of promises and could definitely improve the economic progress of any country. It has the most vibrant youthful tourists. Due to its own attitudes and views, the Indian subcontinent lags in recognising this gold mine and promoting it, though it has always been observed as a spiritual hub and capital of occultism, hovering around the esoteric, supernatural beliefs and practices. If the Indian subcontinent adopts the global perspective on dark tourism and develops the necessary rules, infrastructure, and defences to deal with controversies and political concerns, it will see a significant increase in its domestic and international tourism-related earnings through exploration of this vast domain of possibilities.
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