Citation

Yu CE, Wen J, Meng F. J. Hospit. Tourism Res. 2020; 44(4): 694-703.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, ICHRIE, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1096348019899437

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The concept of suicide tourism was first mentioned in the late 1900s; however, definitions remain ambiguous. Although "tourism" is often associated with joyful experiences, it takes involves forms and purposes that may not be leisure- or pleasure-related, in which suicide tourism is unique and scarcely examined. This study reviews relevant literature, reframes the definition of suicide tourism, and provides a better understanding of this emerging tourism phenomenon. The notion is redefined by tourism practices related to physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Subcategories include suicide tourism and suicide travel, depending on whether a person returns to his or her own country/region after a PAS-related trip. In addition, suicide tourism applies to anyone interested in exploring PAS, including via an informational journey. Finally, directions for future research are discussed. © The Author(s) 2020.

Language: en

Keywords

physician-assisted suicide; informational journey; suicide tourism; suicide travel