International tourism has been a target for terrorist agents seeking to cause political instability and economic disruption in the West. This book lays the foundations of a new understanding of tourism security by discussing the nature of tourism, tourists, and terrorists.
The rapid change in consumer preferences pertaining to tourism brings an increase in demand elasticity together. Besides, the fact that security gradually gains importance in tourism has become an important factor that affects demand. Global terror, which gains impetus with the globalization across the world, has been affecting tourism where the effects of globalization are felt the most. Seasonality of tourism and frequent occurrence of crises led by terror have caused tourism to rank first among sectors with high venture in terms of both business and tourism. Although tourism and terrorism are completely different concepts, they are mentioned together in public opinion in recent years. Economic, political and social chaos that is brought about by the partnership of terrorism and tourism reflects upon not only national but also international context and that extends the activity and run of terrorism while it decreases the activity of tourism.
Exploring the connection between tourism and violence, this book draws on a range of disciplinary approaches, including social anthropology, cultural geography, sociology, and tourism studies. Ideas and concepts of violence have long been explored in the social sciences literature but in relation to tourism studies specifically the concept has rarely been problematised. Drawing on a range of case studies this book demonstrates the relationship between tourism and violence both in its overt physical form and in the social structures and symbolic landscapes that underpin touristic activity. Tourism and Violence offers a timely intervention in this field by bringing together, for the first time, work by scholars who, in their different ways, are engaging with the concept of violence within touristic settings and practices. This unique book paves the way for future research that will probe further the intersections between violence and tourism.
In the last three decades tourism, the world's largest and fastest growing industry, has been constantly plagued by acts of crime and violence intentionally conducted against innocent tourists. This is the first authoritative book to analyse the relationship between tourism development, crime and international security issues. Written by an international collection of authors, the book combines theoretical models, case studies and the most up-to-date research from around the world.
This book explores how the contemporary threat of terrorism is eroding the concept of hospitality in the West. Going beyond the immediate effects of terrorism that are daily portrayed in the media and have shaped the foreign policy agenda of politicians in Europe and the US, this study explores the conceptual framework of how terrorism emerged and expanded within the West and shows how it interacts with, and targets, leisure consumerism and the international hospitality industry.
Tourism marketing is a vital tool in promoting the overall health of the global economy. This brings necessary revenue to particular regions of the world that have limited revenue producing resources and provides an opportunity for tourists to explore another culture, therefore building tolerance and overall exposure to different ways of life. Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Services is a crucial scholarly source that discusses interdisciplinary perspectives in the areas of global tourism and highlights cultural boundaries of strategic knowledge management through case studies. Featuring research on topics such as consumer behavior, cultural appreciation, and global economics, this book is ideally designed for academicians, research scholars, marketing professionals, graduate-level students, and industry professionals.
This unique anthology provides insight into the dynamics that shape the relationship between terrorism and the economy. The economic base of the Islamic State is addressed, as well as its impacts on the economies of Syria and Iraq. Further contributions focus on the stock market and the tourism industry, as these branches are most affected by terrorism and political violence. The book presents several case studies from around the globe which acknowledge the specific similarities and differences of terrorist activity in individual countries or conflict settings. By uniting the work of established scholars, practitioners, and young contributors, the book explores and explains a wide range of economic impacts of terrorism. Thereby, the contributors provide guidance for the assessment of potential impacts. Contents include: The Islamic State and Economic Impacts on Syria and Iraq * Contagion in International Stock Markets from Terrorist Attacks * Industry Effects of Recent Terrorist Attacks: Evidence from Singapore * Economic Effects of Terrorism * Note on Terrorism and Tourism * How Do Terrorism and Tourism Coexist in Turbulent Times? Introduction to a Conflicting Relationship * Terrorism and Tourism in Developed Versus Developing Countries * Tourists as Targets in the Middle East and North Africa * Terrorism in Indonesia and Its Effects on the Tourism Industry * Effects of the Perceived Terrorism Risk on the Travel Decision to Jammu and Kashmir * The Effects of Terrorism on the Economy: What Can We Expect? *** Librarians: ebook available on ProQuest and EBSCO [Subject: Criminology, Economic Law, Commercial Law, Trade Law]