Risk Perceptions and Fear of Criminal Victimization Among Visitors to Jamaica

Harriott, Anthony

doi:10.1300/j222v05n02_05

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“…104-105) argued that visitor perceptions of risk have less to do with objective indicators than with the general reputation of a place and its criminal justice system, all of which can suffer from media selection for “the most scintillating, bizarre, and seemingly ‘senseless’ cases” of violence. This imagery can reinforce perceptions of irrationality and authoritative incompetence, especially in a developing country facing existing prejudices, and with limited means to influence its international image (Harriott 2007; Kokkranikal, Cronje, and Butler 2011).…”

Section: Context: Image Crisis In the “City Of Vice”mentioning

confidence: 98%

“…5 Tilson and Stacks (1997) noted that Miami tourism suffered greatly from a few high-profile murders of several European tourists in 1992-1993, even as its overall crime rate fell. Harriott (2007, pp. 104-105) argued that visitor perceptions of risk have less to do with objective indicators than with the general reputation of a place and its criminal justice system, all of which can suffer from media selection for “the most scintillating, bizarre, and seemingly ‘senseless’ cases” of violence.…”

Section: Context: Image Crisis In the “City Of Vice”mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Urban Image Work

Maher

Carruthers

2013

Urban Affairs Review

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The images people hold about any city affect its ability to attract tourists, shoppers, and investment. This study of urban image in Tijuana examines institutional place promotion efforts in two vital sectors: industry and tourism. It also explores a diverse set of efforts to shape city image from the bottom-up, through blogs, grassroots organizations, and entrepreneurialism. This analysis of differently positioned actors working to shape perceptions in a time of crisis illustrates how “urban image work” comprises a broader phenomenon than urban branding or place promotion, and one that better captures political contestation over rival city images.

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Section: Context: Image Crisis In the “City Of Vice”mentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Context: Image Crisis In the “City Of Vice”mentioning

confidence: 99%

Urban Image Work

Maher

Carruthers

2013

Urban Affairs Review

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“…Many studies have looked at the relationship between the news media and tourists' destination perceptions (Harriott, 2007). For example, Harriott (2007) found that international tourists rely on news and network media in their destination-choice decisionmaking.…”

Section: Technologies and Innovationsmentioning

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Crime research in hospitality and tourism

Hua

Zhang

2020

IJCHM

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to present a holistic literature review on crime research in the hospitality and tourism field. Design/methodology/approach This literature review included 109 crime-related academic papers in seven primary sources, namely, ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost’s hospitality and tourism complete, Emerald Management eJournals, Sage Journals, Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science. Findings From the exploration and synthesis of 109 articles, the following categories of crime research in the hospitality and tourism field emerged as follows: classification of crime research in the hospitality and tourism field; diversity of tourists, crime and risk perceptions; the impacts of crime on the hospitality and tourism industry; and crime control from stakeholders’ papers. In addition, this study advances crime research by proposing six research priorities for future investigation. Practical implications Tourism stakeholders are advised to achieve better cooperation in crime control under the guidance of the crime prevention model. High-technology tools are encouraged to be applied to detect and track criminal activities. Meanwhile, diverse applications of the media should be used as useful tools to control criminal activities in the hospitality and tourism industry. Originality/value This paper fills a gap by presenting the first comprehensive overview of crime research in the hospitality and tourism field in the past few decades and proposing six priorities for this research stream.

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“…However, for some individuals, Jamaica conjures up negative associations such as poverty, drugs, and crime. Harriott (2007) finds visitors to the nation view crime against tourists as being a much greater problem than statistics suggest. Actual data include only 0.004 percent of 2003 reports by visitors of being criminally victimized – in comparison to 1.2 percent of the Jamaican population – 300 times lower than in the resident population (Harriott, 2007).…”

Section: Issues In Jamaican Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Harriott (2007) finds visitors to the nation view crime against tourists as being a much greater problem than statistics suggest. Actual data include only 0.004 percent of 2003 reports by visitors of being criminally victimized – in comparison to 1.2 percent of the Jamaican population – 300 times lower than in the resident population (Harriott, 2007). Nevertheless, the persistent problem of high unemployment (10.2 percent in 2007) fuels a crime and drug trade problem (CIA World Fact Book, 2008), which impacts potential tourists' perceptions.…”

Section: Issues In Jamaican Tourismmentioning

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Developing sustainable tourism: managers' assessment of Jamaica's ten‐year master plan

Kennett‐Hensel

Sneath

Hensel

2010

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research

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PurposeThe study aims to examine Jamaican managers' perceptions of the ten‐year master plan (2000) for tourism sustainability and its effectiveness in achieving inclusive, community‐based development and growth. The research seeks to determine how much progress has been made and discusses implications for the Jamaican tourism industry.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey containing 16 open‐ and close‐ended questions was sent to 540 Jamaican managers and executives; 99 surveys were completed and used for analysis.FindingsThe findings indicate Jamaica's ten‐year master plan has the correct focus. The goals of the plan are viewed as important. Goals related to heritage‐based tourism and infrastructure improvements and accessibility are perceived as successfully developed. Weaknesses appear in the implementation and development of community‐based, inclusive tourism and environmentally sustainable tourism. Some significant differences between those employed in tourism/hospitality and those employed in other industries are discussed.Research limitations/implicationsThe results may not be generalizable across all socio‐economic strata since survey participants are limited to educated business professionals. However, their inclusion – or lack thereof – in decisions that could help achieve the plan's goals, suggests deficiencies in implementation that may be valid across social strata and destinations.Originality/valueThis study examines managers' assessments of hard and soft targets for a sustainable tourism industry. Using a community‐based approach to planning and development, the researchers explore opportunities to enhance tourism growth and sustainability.

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Risk Perceptions and Fear of Criminal Victimization Among Visitors to Jamaica

Cited by 6 publications

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Urban Image Work

Urban Image Work

Crime research in hospitality and tourism

Developing sustainable tourism: managers' assessment of Jamaica's ten‐year master plan

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