Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism
- Written by Scott Smith, Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina
The Titan submersible imploded on a dive to visit the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023. Ocean Gate / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesThe tragic news of the destruction of the Titan submersible has brought attention to the thrilling, dangerous and expensive world of extreme tourism.







