An introduction to Disaster Tourism. Specifically, Its impact on New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

1. Disaster Tourism
New Orleans
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2. New Orleans Pre-Katrina

3. New Orleans Post-Katrina

4. Disaster Tourism
• The act of travelling to
a disaster area as a
matter of curiosity

5. Positives
• Raises awareness
• Increases amount of volunteers
• Source of income for local
citizens

6. Negatives
• Takes advantage of people’s
misery
• Interferes with relief efforts
• Money can be spent elsewhere

7. Post-Katrina Population
2007
40%
Returned
Abroad
60%

8. Homeless Population of New Orleans
14000
12000
10000
Homeless 8000
People 6000
4000
2000
0
2004 2005 2006 2007
Year

10. References
Information:
www.Graylineneworleans.com/katrina
www.Nationalgeographic.com
www.Bbc.co.uk
www.Grief-tourism.com
Images:
www.nationalgeographic.org
www.bbc.co.uk