.... In subsequent efforts, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is employed to analyze data driven by study 2, using SmartPLS. Findings This study has revealed that place attachment, heritage value and social media influence have significant positive impacts on Saint Martin's island...

... and the connections between cultural and personal dimensions influence place attachment in locations frequently marked by tragedy and remembrance. Design/methodology/approach The current study employs a grounded theory approach. We conducted 27 in-depth interviews with tourists at dark tourism destinations. We...