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Thana Tourism: An Exploration of the Dark Aspect of Leisure and Eerie Travel in India
Abstract: Tourism industry in India dates back to ancient times; has undergone various phases of development since then and gained a rapid momentum and immense popularity. The new genre of tourism is “Dark Tourism”—a notion less perceived, yet brimming with anxiety and intrigue. Gone is the era where tourist’s interest revolved only around destinations of romantic interest, scenic beauty and rejuvenation. The concept of “Thana tourism” or “Phoenix Tourism” has gained …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article