'Scream tourism' trend has Halloween fans and travelers flocking to creepy spots all year round

1. A new trend dubbed "scream tourism" by travel experts has thrill seekers searching for destinations that illicit a frightening feel. Have you ever heard of scream tourism before?

2. Rob DelliBovi, CEO of RDB Hospitality Group and based in New York, told Fox News via email that scream tourism has always been a travel trend during Halloween time, but the tourism movement now encompasses the entire year. "This is a new fad created by Halloween aficionados, who turned the holiday into a travel trend," he said. Destinations such as "haunted" hotels, murder scenes and ghost tours attract tourists. Have you ever been a "scream tourist" and visited somewhere spooky? Comment below where!

3. Last year, Salem saw a record 1.2 million visitors in the five weeks leading up to Halloween, a local Patch newspaper reported. Have you ever been to Salem?