The Territory of the Country as an Object of Tourist Safety: Global Practice and the Case of Russia

Afanasiev, Oleg; Afanasieva, Alexandra V.; Саранча, Михаил; Oborin, Matvey

doi:10.1108/978-1-83867-905-720201005

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“…To reduce crime and minimise the risk of terrorism, increased police presence at touristic sites and resorts may prove fruitful (Isaac and Velden, 2018; Afanasiev et al , 2020). Appropriate risk mitigation plans and strategies to improve tourist’s safety perceptions within Thailand will require investment in security education, surveillance and tourism communication (Melly and Hanrahan, 2020).…”

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Understanding news coverage of tourism safety: a comparative analysis of visitors and non-visitors

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Zhang

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Purpose This study aims to identify the factors influencing Chinese outbound tourists’ perceptions of safety in Thailand. A media coverage analysis compares the safety perceptions of visitors and non-visitors. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods approach was adopted. Based on a content analysis of 204 news items related to safety incidents in Thailand, this paper divides the factors of safety perception into four dimensions. The quantitative data were gathered by self-administered questionnaires from 370 visitors who have previously visited Thailand and 407 potential visitors yet to visit Thailand. Findings The results demonstrated significant differences in the safety perceptions of visitors and non-visitors, indicating non-visitors’ fear of uncertainty and intolerance of the exotic. The study also confirmed social-demographic characteristics influence destination safety perceptions. For non-visitors, safety issues tend to have a negative influence on future visit intention, but those with previous travel experience have less concerns. Research limitations/implications The findings provide valuable insights to industry practice. More publicity campaigns within the Chinese media may reduce the spillover effects of crisis events and correct the potentially inaccurate images of disease and terrorism risk. Thai government is suggested to develop the Chinese inbound market, improve the quality of tourism infrastructure and standardisation and efficiency of tourism services. Originality/value The media plays a significant role in destination image, tourist decision-making and safety measures imposed by governments. This study identified the factors influencing Chinese outbound tourists’ perceptions of safety in Thailand through an analysis of media coverage. The study provides a better understanding of the differences in safety perceptions between visitors and non-visitors to Thailand. The segmentation of visitors and non-visitors also may help destination managers to cater to differing expectations of safety.

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Understanding news coverage of tourism safety: a comparative analysis of visitors and non-visitors

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Zhang

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“…For example, in Crimea, political factors lead to blocking the operation of international payment systems and booking platforms, reducing the attractiveness of the region for international investors, threats of sanctions for foreign capital, and even foreign tourists. Several Caucasian regions, contrary to objective indicators, are perceived on the international market as unsafe and dysfunctional (Afanasiev, 2020;Afanasiev, Sarancha, et. al., 2020) It is also necessary to note the specific factors that are characteristic of the development of the sanatorium-and-health-resort industry in Russia.…”

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Problems and Prospects of the Development of the Sanatorium-and-Health-Resort Industry in Russia in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Ibragimov²,

Bayram³

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The sanatorium-and-health-resort industry plays an important role in the life of modern society as it performs the function of restoring the health of the population, and as a consequence of improving the welfare of the country and productivity. The sanatoriumand-health-resort industry in the Russian Federation is a special complex, the principles of which were laid down in the Soviet period. However, it can be said that the industry has developed several problems, which in some ways was aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Closed borders stimulate the development of domestic tourism, and quarantine restrictions in large cities have led to the demand for suburban areas for recreation, and also led to the popularity of sanatorium-and-health-resort institutions located within them. Despite the crisis phenomena in the industry, in general, the investment attractiveness of sanatorium-and-health-resort facilities is growing. A load of health resorts during the New Year holidays is more than 80-90%, in addition, many places in the health resorts of key regions are already booked almost 100% for the upcoming holidays. Prices for sanatorium-and-health-resort services have increased significantly despite the crisis. However, it is impossible to say unequivocally that this indicates a positive trend in the development of the industry as a whole. Therefore, the article is aimed at studying the problems in the sanatorium-and-health-resort industry both in the pre-pandemic period and during the period of quarantine restrictions, identifying the factors that affect its functioning. The study of the state of the industry is based on the study of the performance indicators of health resorts at the end of 2019, as well as on the opinions of tourists, which are published in the form of reviews on different sites. Expert

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“…Big problems need a big solution. Policymakers and authorities made from tourism security issues a global agenda investing in financial resources to develop programs and plans of contingency that placate the negative effects of pandemics in the developing economies (Afanasiev, Afanasieva, Sarancha, Oborin, 2020).…”

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Tourism Industry in Russia and Global Covid-19 Pandemic: Threats, Counteractions, Trends

Afanasiev

Afanasieva

2021

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The present paper is dedicated to COVID-19 pandemic impact that manifested itself around the world since the end of 2019 and significantly affected the tourism and hospitality industry. In Russia and in the world, tourism is among industries the most affected by the consequences of restrictions and anti-epidemiological measures against COVID-19. The article divides the examples of mechanisms for overcoming the epidemic consequences in tourism, developed by different states and in Russia, in 9 groups (categories), and considers them in a comparative aspect. COVID-19 exacerbated relationship problems between two main subjects of the tourism market - tour operators and travel agents. Numerous mechanisms of government supporting Russian tourism industry do not work to the full and are not effective enough. The article discusses these problems, highlights the main trends and prospects of the tourism industry in Russia and in the world, and tries to outline the contours of the "post-Сovid" future of the tourism sector. The industry is in deep crisis, but at the same time, it expects new breakthrough ideas and technologies, creative solutions and non-standard proposals. Probably, the tourism projects, formed on these foundations and mechanisms, will become new drivers of industry growth after the end of the pandemic. Key words: Tourism industry; COVID-19 pandemic impact on tourism; Tourism industry in Russia; Global tourism crisis; Trends and measures to supporting subjects of the tourism market.

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The Territory of the Country as an Object of Tourist Safety: Global Practice and the Case of Russia

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Understanding news coverage of tourism safety: a comparative analysis of visitors and non-visitors

Understanding news coverage of tourism safety: a comparative analysis of visitors and non-visitors

Problems and Prospects of the Development of the Sanatorium-and-Health-Resort Industry in Russia in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tourism Industry in Russia and Global Covid-19 Pandemic: Threats, Counteractions, Trends

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