Impacts of terrorism on indian tourism

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IMPACTS OF TERRORISM IN TOURISM BY: Shrawan Chinchwadkar

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IMPACTS OF TERRORISM IN

TOURISM

BY: Shrawan Chinchwadkar

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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?

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The impact of terrorism on a state’s economy

may be enormous, leading to unemployment,

homelessness, deflation, crime and other

economic and social ills.

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Terrorism Scenario at World

level

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Terror Attacks In India

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Establish surveillance and monitoring system

on terrorism attack

Improve protective system for citizens &

tourists.

Early detection of the sources

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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.

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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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