Hi to everyone at the Dark Forum!
I've recently joined this forum, as I have since become fascinated with the
topic area. In particuarly, what drives tourists to places of attrocities
and why do they feel the need to visit such places, even if these
attrocities don't directly effect them.
I'm studying Travel and Tourism Management at Northumbria University, and
am researching for my dissertation which focuses on Dark Tourism.
I wanted to investigate differences between certain 'dark' attractions, and
have been trying to research the London Dungeons (owned by Merlins
Entertainment). I want to investigate as to whether or not it can be
classified as a genuine dark tourism attraction or whether it is in fact
just a 'theme park' attraction.
I've tried to find information regarding The London Dungeons, and have
since sent serveral correspondances to Merlins Entertainment for
information regarding the marketing and promotion behind the Dungeons - but
have been unsuccessful in receiving any information back from them.
If anybody knows of any information regarding the Dungeons or advice on how
to obtain this research I'd be most grateful.
I've found this forum and the dark tourism website incredibly helpful and
informative!
Naomi
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