Disaster Tourism

What is disaster tourism?

• Visiting locations that have been subjected to man-made or natural disasters

• Visiting popular tourist destinations

• Visiting museums and historical sites

• Visiting remote and untouched areas

Why do some people choose to participate in disaster tourism?

• To learn about the world

• To avoid crowded tourist destinations

• To relax and have fun

• To experience extreme sports

What is the primary motivation for some disaster tourists?

• To connect with people who have had traumatic experiences

• To support local economies financially

• To experience danger and extreme situations

• To learn about the history of disasters

How can disaster tourism benefit the tourism industry?

• By raising awareness about the disaster

• By providing income for the local community

• By promoting infrastructure development

• By attracting aid and support

What are some problems with disaster tourism?

• Poor tourist behavior and lack of respect

• Lack of availability of resources for tourists

• Inability to experience the disaster firsthand

• Lack of entertainment options

Why were local residents in New Orleans unhappy with disaster tourists after Hurricane Katrina?

• Tourists were disrespectful and treated them like a sideshow

• Tourists didn't provide enough financial support

• Tourists didn't visit the disaster sites

• Tourists caused further damage to the area

How did the earthquake in Nepal affect its tourism industry?

• Tourism numbers fell dramatically

• Tourism numbers increased significantly

• Tourism remained unaffected

• Tourism shifted to other regions of Nepal

What is the current state of tourism in Nepal after the earthquake?

• Tourism industry has declined permanently

• Tourism industry has fully recovered

• Tourism industry has partially recovered

• Tourism industry has shifted to other countries

Why do some tourists visit Bikini Atoll despite the risks?

• To explore the sunken ships from the nuclear tests

• To experience extreme sports

• To support the local community

• To learn about the history of nuclear testing

How did the volcanic eruption in Iceland impact its tourism industry?

• Tourism industry declined due to disruption in air travel

• Tourism industry remained unaffected

• Tourism industry shifted to other regions of Iceland

• Tourism industry experienced a boom