IMPACTS OF TERRORISM IN TOURISM

BY: Shrawan Chinchwadkar

Introduction

Tourism is a critical source of revenue generation and therefore a major component of economic development.

A relationship that rewards states when positive conditions such as a strong global economy exist.

But what happens when negative conditions exist, such as terrorism?

The impact of terrorism on a state’s economy may be enormous, leading to unemployment, homelessness, deflation, crime and other economic and social ills.

Terrorism Scenario at World level

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Terror Attacks In India

Impacts of terrorist attacks on Indian tourism

The first victim of any terror attack is tourism. Post Mumbai attacks, most inbound tour operators are recording cancellation on bookings.

Indian tourism faced setback in foreign tourist arrival in 2009 which saw tourist arrivals fall by 3.3 percent to 5.11 million

The impact on airline-related business, the aircraft and parts manufacturers and tourism which in turn affects hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions.

Terrorism ruins tourism in India

In the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks many foreign countries have issued travel advisories against travel to Mumbai and India.

The attacks are expected to dent the image of 'Incredible India' and make it difficult for the 'brand' to achieve its goal of doubling tourist arrivals from last year's five million to ten million by 2010.

Prevention of Terrorism

To find out all of the methods that these terrorists use and understand their strategies.

Setting up security scouts for surveillance of an area.

Getting citizens involved and make sure they understand how important it is to reportanything that is out of place.

Establish surveillance and monitoring system on terrorism attack

Improve protective system for citizens & tourists.

Early detection of the sources

Steps to be taken

• Rebuilding the brand Incredible India

• Securing more security measures for the upcoming mega events in India like Commonwealth Games.

• Gaining the confidence of the foreign tourists with the right mix of advertisement and personal interactions.

• Strengthening the 3 pillars of tourism- Accessibility, Accommodation, Attractivess.

Conclusion

Almost all the sectors of the travel industry in many countries have been affected by terrorist attack, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, etc. It is well being established fact that terrorism exist in many countries and cities around the world.

Terrorist adversely impact the tourism industry by targeting its tourist.

Terrorist attack generate a decline in tourism revenues

The contribution of tourism and travel to both industrialized and developing countries is now so great that any down turn in the levels of activities of the industry are a cause of concern.

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