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Dark Tourism

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When it comes to holiday jaunts, the site of a nuclear disaster zone, the home of a serial killer or the execution chamber of a former state prison won't feature highly on everyone's must see list.
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Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)

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But while it might not be everyone's idea of fun, demand for macabre attractions and disturbing experiences that recreate horrific moments in history is growing - dark tourism is on the rise.
Delivered by head of department and member of the Institute for Dark Tourism Research, Beverley Boden, this session:
> defines dark tourism and the appeal of dark tourist sites
>discusses how Auschwitz-Birkenau has developed as the darkest tourist destination on earth
>assesses how Chernobyl is paving the way for nuclear tourism
>discusses the future of dark tourism

This session is suitable for years 12 & 13 or for anyone with a keen interest in this area.
Suitable for
Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)
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