Battlefield Tourism: Exploring the Successful Marriage of History and Unforgettable Experiences: A Systematic Review

Miguel-Ángel García-Madurga () and Ana-Julia Grilló-Méndez
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Miguel-Ángel García-Madurga: Department of Business Administration, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
Ana-Julia Grilló-Méndez: Department of Marketing Research and Market Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zaragoza, Paseo de la Gran Vía, 2, 50005 Zaragoza, Spain

Tourism and Hospitality, 2023, vol. 4, issue 2, 1-14

Abstract: Battlefield tourism is an increasingly popular form of travel, where visitors seek to connect with history and cultural heritage by exploring locations famous for their battles. Battle tourism is found in different places, specifically, those involved in ancient world battles. Research has shown that battle tourism has a significant impact on local economies as visitors spend money in hotels, restaurants, and shops. It has also proven to be an effective tool for education, allowing visitors to learn about history in an interactive and exciting manner. However, there are also concerns about the impact of battle tourism on historic sites and how cultural sensitivity is managed. Our research discusses battle tourism, including its economic and educational impacts, as well as the challenges and opportunities in managing tourism at these historic sites. In addition, it discusses how battlefield tourism relates to other types of historical tourism and how visitors’ experiences in these places can be enhanced. With these objectives, the main success stories referenced in the academic bibliography have been analyzed from a systematic review conducted using the PRISMA methodology.

Keywords: battlefield tourism; dark tourism; experience-based tourism; systematic review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Z3 Z30 Z31 Z32 Z33 Z38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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