An interview with Dr Philip Stone, Executive Director of the Institute for Dark Tourism Research at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. 
 
Abstract         
An in-depth written interview with Dr Philip Stone, Executive Director of the Institute for Dark Tourism Research (UK). Dr Stone is internationally recognised for his research into 'dark tourism' and 'difficult heritage'. In this interview, Dr Stone reveals some key trends and research avenues for dark tourism scholarship, as well outlining some of his personal views about this emotive research area.  
 
Suggested Citation: Stone, P.R. (2017) An Interview with Dr Philip Stone. Current Issues in Dark Tourism Research. Vol 1 (1),  Issue No: C0001-2017-PS, [Available at www.dark-tourism.org.uk ].