Safety and Security as Factors of Tourism Destination Competitiveness

Gajić, Jelena

doi:10.15308/sitcon-2015-34-38

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“…Among the social factors that contribute to tourism in various nations in their present state, Kővári & Zimányi, (2011) highlighted the role of perception of safety and security in the region. These include the parameters of reliability of police services, political stability, hazards such as terrorist attacks, and tourists' death and injuries in traffic-related accidents (Kordić et al, 2015;Mastroianni, 2017;Mawioo & Kagiri, 2015). The second social factor is that of health and hygiene.…”

Section: Factors Leading To Tourism In Its Present State A) Socialmentioning

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Tourism as a Socio-Cultural Phenomenon: A Critical Analysis

Amoiradis¹,

Velissariou²,

Stankova³

2021

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Global tourism is based on the movement of people from their usual environment, which makes interaction between people possible. It creates a mutual impact on tourists and the host community by bringing together people of different races, languages, and beliefs. Global tourism leads to a beneficial economic impact on the host country and it also increases the socio-cultural exchange between the host and tourist countries. In this respect, the current paper presents the analysis of tourism as a socio-cultural phenomenon. It presents a critical analysis of earlier findings on the evolution of tourism as a concept and sheds light on cultural and social factors leading to tourism in its present state as well as its social and cultural impacts, positive and negative. Furthermore identifies some sociological and cultural factors that shape the characteristics of tourists and highlights the role of socio-cultural motivations of tourists.

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Section: Factors Leading To Tourism In Its Present State A) Socialmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tourism as a Socio-Cultural Phenomenon: A Critical Analysis

Amoiradis¹,

Velissariou²,

Stankova³

2021

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“…Numerous researchers have claimed on the idea of safety and have classified risks as accidents, natural disasters, terrorism, health issues, crime and violence, and presence of undocumented immigrants that will affect the performance of tourism (Kordić, Živković, Stanković & Gajić, 2015). Hence, an excursionist's safety is an important factor that causes a global menace for sustainable tourism (Lai, Hitchcock, Lu & Liu, 2018).…”

Section: Safety Of Destination (Sd)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Kordić et al (2015), the most common accidents that happen to an excursionist are traffic accidents. Furthermore, sicknesses such as cholera, malaria, AIDS and as well as unsafe drinking water are threats for excursionist as the country's poverty unable to adequately safeguard the health of its citizen.…”

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“…Furthermore, sicknesses such as cholera, malaria, AIDS and as well as unsafe drinking water are threats for excursionist as the country's poverty unable to adequately safeguard the health of its citizen. Currently, it has also become a trend for terrorists to target excursionists and tourist facilities by purpose has caused distress among excursionists (Kordić et al, 2015). Foreign excursionists, particularly females are also at risk of becoming a crime victim, especially burglary that happens in the hotel or lodging (Millar, Collins & Jones, 2017) as they are most likely to be unfamiliar with local legislation and procedures making them to be a target of crime (Lai et al, 2018).…”

Section: Safety Of Destination (Sd)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Determinants of Excursionists’ Satisfaction and Loyalty Towards Architectural Tourism in Ipoh Township, Malaysia

Rames

Siang

Yeo

2021

Tour & Susble. Dev. Rev. Jour.

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This study examines the determinants of excursionists’ satisfaction and destination loyalty towards architectural tourism destination in Ipoh Township, since in view of its economic, social and cultural importance, there are limited studies focusing on tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty towards architectural tourism in the extant literature. In addition, the downturn of the tourism sector in Malaysia has mirrored in the state of Perak which raises an alarming signal to the state tourism authorities as domestic tourists are shifting away to tourism destinations in other states and cities in Malaysia. It is postulated that Destination Image, Authenticity, Safety of Destination and Cultural Differences as direct determinants of excursionists’ satisfaction and destination loyalty. Using convenience sampling technique, this study surveyed 250 excursionists who are visiting architectural tourism destination in Ipoh Township. The data were analysed to ensure the attainment of internal reliability before further analyses were conducted. Multiple linear regression analyses found that all determinants had a significant positive effect on excursionists’ satisfaction and destination loyalty. The findings suggest managerial implications to the tourism stakeholders in preserving the heritage and cultural value of the Ipoh Township. Limitations and suggestions for future research are also highlighted.

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“…Fuchs & Pizam (2011) report that safety and security are the primary factors which are considered by visitors in determining their place for vacation. Security is a vital pillar which sustains the destination development as tourists tend to refrain their visit due to insecure image of the destination (Kordić et al, 2015). The ignorance and destination management incapacity to ensure safety can reduce visitors' trust and obstruct tourism sustainability.…”

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Why What they Say Matters: The Impacts of Visitors’ Experiences on Tourism Sustainability

Suryani

Soedarso

Rahmawati

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IJSSB

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The success and failure of a destination tend to rest on its’ capacity to satisfy the visitors. Listening to visitors’ appraisal and voices is vital in community-based tourism development. This study aims to explore WPP Dalegan visitors’ voices. The data are collected through Dalegan visitors’ online reviews and direct observation. The study finds that Dalegan has a high competitive advantage as family recreational destination as it is cheap, reachable, accessible, has various local-traditional-cheap food, beautiful calm beach and soft white sand as a playing and learning ground for children. Despite its’ comfortable image, some visitors voice unsatisfied services, facilities, nature-caused and human-caused threats. The study also illuminates that Dalegan destination branding is not only influenced by its’ capacity to attract visitors by its’ beautiful marine nature, but also local community characters, community education and values. The study indicates that to develop tourism destination, local potentials are not the only determinant keys. It needs to be supported by other determining factors. One of those factors is tourists’ voices on their impression, comments, satisfaction and dissatisfaction feelings. Linking potential resources of destination and tourists’ meaningful experience can be challenging as different tourists may have different perspectives, wants and satisfaction-dissatisfaction levels.

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Safety and Security as Factors of Tourism Destination Competitiveness

Cited by 7 publications

References 3 publications

Tourism as a Socio-Cultural Phenomenon: A Critical Analysis

Tourism as a Socio-Cultural Phenomenon: A Critical Analysis

Determinants of Excursionists’ Satisfaction and Loyalty Towards Architectural Tourism in Ipoh Township, Malaysia

Why What they Say Matters: The Impacts of Visitors’ Experiences on Tourism Sustainability

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