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The dark side of tourism: What does it cause?

Nowadays more and more people are interested in dark tourism, because it is something new and you can visit some remote areas. But has it a negative impact on economy and community? As for me, such kind of dream holidays can turn out to be very disappointing. Why? Let's find out.

To start with, if the place becomes tourist attraction (even if it is a place for dark tourism) it takes a lot of time and money to maintain it, especially if it is in the open air. As a result, it can make a change in country's economy, which can lead to the downturn in the economy.

What is more, as it happens getting around such kind of places can cause culture shock and abuse the local community. It may be a stereotype, but it really violates ethical norms. Because usually such kind of places with remarkably diverse architecture, are disastrous. So when, you are visiting them you are showing disrespect to people. For you it is a place of entertainment and they could have lost their nearest and dearest there.

Nevertheless, some people quite like such kinds of round or day trips. So, you just can't steal their passport, and prevent them from setting off. In fact, they are bringing income the country they are visiting.

To sum up, I can't stand dark tourism because it disrespectful to other people. But if you are passionate about it and you really enjoy it, there is nothing else you can do than just visit that place.

Here is an example of person who is passionate about such kind of places: