International tourists’ dark tourism experiences in China: the case of the memorial of the victims of the Nanjing Massacre

Cui, Rui; Cheng, Mingming; Xin, Shuang; Chen, Hua; Yao, Yao

doi:10.1080/13683500.2019.1707172

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“…Yet, youthful play may provoke censure by adult critics. Conflicting views on children’s behaviours emerged in Cui et al, (2019) analysis of visitor comments at the Memorial of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Some visitors viewed children’s actions as annoying, disruptive and disrespectful.…”

Section: Dark Tourism and The Complexities Of Young Touristsmentioning

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Young tourists’ experiences at dark tourism sites: Towards a conceptual framework

2020

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While dark tourism aimed at adults reminds them of past tragic fights, faults and follies, thousands of children and youth also consume inherent memorial messages at dark tourism sites. This paper addresses these unnoticed childhood encounters, about which scholarly discourse remains conspicuously silent. At present, dark tourism research focuses almost exclusively on adults and does not adequately explain young tourists’ experiences. How children experience dark tourism sites has much to do with their understanding of death. Because younger children may not possess an adult-like knowledge of death, they are unable to experience a site as dark. Other theoretical disparities include children’s limited agency in choosing their destinations and their unique and often playful exploration of dark places. To address the inadequacy of current dark tourism conceptualisations, we propose a new framework to encourage scholarly interrogation of children’s experiences at dark tourism sites. Drawing from multiple sources including archival studies and original research with youth, we offer a rationale for considering four major, intersecting influences on a young tourist’s experience: understanding of death, visit preparation (at home or in school), site and interpretation features and dynamics of the specific visit (e.g. group membership, norms and itinerary). Ultimately, this paper uncovers potential research avenues to bring children’s perspectives and experiences to the core of dark tourism research.

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Section: Dark Tourism and The Complexities Of Young Touristsmentioning

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Young tourists’ experiences at dark tourism sites: Towards a conceptual framework

2020

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“…For qualitative case studies, use of content analysis as a data treatment technique was most prevalent (e.g., Paget et al, 2010; Peters & Kallmuenzer, 2018) which is followed by thematic analysis (e.g., Marschall, 2017) and discourse analysis, respectively (see Burns & Cowlishaw, 2014; Cui et al, 2020). More interestingly, an increasing number of innovative data analysis techniques were recently used in quantitative case studies such as affective mapping and emotinality of texts (Martini & Buda, 2019), along with computer-assisted data analysis software (see Chan & Hawkins, 2010; Lacey et al, 2012; Li & Ryan, 2018; Scott et al, 2008).…”

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Case Study as a Research Method in Hospitality and Tourism Research: A Systematic Literature Review (1974–2020)

Çakar

Aykol

2020

Cornell Hospitality Quarterly

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This systematic literature review aimed to investigate the use of case study method in hospitality and tourism research to increase the awareness about the use of case study as a research method. Data were collected ( n = 871) from 10 leading hospitality and tourism journals published between 1974 and 2020. A thematic analysis of the data was conducted using Leximancer as a computer-aided analysis software. The study findings reveal an overall mislabel and misuse of the case study method. Suggestions are provided to improve case study method applications and increase case study research for more theory development in hospitality and tourism research.

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“…Future studies can examine the difference between domestic and international visitors and investigate how interpretation at difficult heritage sites shapes these differences. See Cui et al . (2020) regarding international tourists’ experiences of the Memorial Hall.…”

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Hot interpretations of difficult heritage: the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre in China

Zhu

2021

JCHMSD

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the construction of national heritage through the interpretation of sites and events, with a particular focus on hot interpretation at difficult heritage sites. Design/methodology/approachThis paper examines the processes of difficult heritage interpretation at the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre over the past 30 years, and examines the resulting political implications.FindingsAligning with contemporary national social and political agendas, heritage interpretation at the Memorial Hall actively serves as an authorised educational tool. Despite the hot interpretation techniques used to stimulate the emotional impact of visitor experiences, this particular traumatic past has been utilised in nation building practices that legitimise specific histories and form a national image on an international stage.Research limitations/implicationsHeritage interpretation of difficult history will benefit from open dialogue and assessment of the past from multiple perspectives. This requires all stakeholders to work together to develop interpretation strategies that acknowledge and prioritise the needs of post-conflict societies. Without this form of open dialogue and reflection, the official claims of heritage interpretation achieving reconciliation between conflicted peoples remain superficial. Originality/valueThis study offers a novel contribution to the discussion of heritage interpretation. The results shed light on the cultural processes surrounding state interpretation of traumatic pasts for specific political uses. The study suggests ways in which heritage sectors and authorities can achieve social goals, such as public education, reconciliation and peacebuilding, through such processes of heritage interpretation.

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International tourists’ dark tourism experiences in China: the case of the memorial of the victims of the Nanjing Massacre

Cited by 22 publications

References 73 publications

Young tourists’ experiences at dark tourism sites: Towards a conceptual framework

Young tourists’ experiences at dark tourism sites: Towards a conceptual framework

Case Study as a Research Method in Hospitality and Tourism Research: A Systematic Literature Review (1974–2020)

Hot interpretations of difficult heritage: the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre in China

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