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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 report
anything 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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