Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The topic of safety and security in the tourism industry is of vital importance globally. In recent years, and mainly after the 9/11 event, both academics and practitioners have started to look into crisis management issues seeking workable solutions in order to mitigate the negative impacts of safety and security incidences on the tourism industry and affected destinations.
Tourism, Safety and Security: a multi dimensional analysis brings together the writings of international leading academics and practitioners in this field to discuss prevention measures and crisis management options, in incidences of tourism safety and security. The layout and content of the book are aimed at analyzing different types of safety and security problems as well as finding managerial strategies and tactics to address them.
Divided into four sections this book looks at:
· Tourism and security issues: including the impact of terror in the hotel market in Israel
· Tourism and crime issues: including premises liability, drug trafficking, theft and street robbery
· Tourism and safety Issues: including the impact of SARS in Asia and Foot and Mouth Disease in the UK
· Tourism crisis management issues: including the 9/11 crisis, public relations, and the aftermath of the Bali bombings
Each chapter has a user friendly structure including study objectives, concept definitions and review questions.
· Global view on the relationship between tourism and safety& security issues
· The only book that addresses the subject matter from a multi dimensional perspective incorporating the disciplines of hospitality, tourism, geography, management, sociology, psychology, criminology, etc.
· Chapters that cover various aspects and methodologies, such as theoretical, empirical and case studies.
From the Back Cover
Business/Tourism
Tourism, Safety and Security
From Theory to Practice
Yoel Mansfeld and Abraham Pizam
The subject of safety and security is quickly becoming a must for students and practitioners in tourism and hospitality. In recent years, and mainly after the events of 9/11, both academics and practitioners have started to look into crisis management issues seeking workable solutions in order to mitigate the negative impacts of safety and security incidences on the tourism industry and affected destinations.
Tourism, Safety and Security brings together the writings of leading international academics and practitioners in this field to discuss prevention measures and crisis management options relevant to tourism
Editors Yoel Mansfeld and Abraham Pizam bring together the work of worldwide experts in the field and offer managerial strategies and tactics that address an array of safety and security problems, including terrorism, health crises, crime, and political upheaval.
Divided into four sections this book addresses an array of issues:
Tourism and security: including the impact of terror in the hotel market in Israel
Tourism and crime: including premises liability, drug trafficking, theft and street robbery
Tourism and safety: including the impact of SARS in Asia and Foot and Mouth Disease in the UK
Tourism crisis management: including the 9/11 crisis, public relations, and the aftermath of the Bali bombings
Each chapter has a user-friendly structure including study objectives, concept definitions and review questions
About the Editors:
Yoel Mansfeld lectures at the Department of Geography& Environmental Studies and the Head of the Center for Tourism, Pilgrimage & Recreation Research, University of Haifa, Israel.
Abraham Pizam is Dean & Linda Chapin Eminent Scholar, Chair in Tourism Management, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, USA.
The Management of Hospitality and Tourism Enterprises Series, edited by Abraham Pizam, takes a comprehensive approach to all aspects of hospitality and tourism regardless of sector, managerial function, or geographical location.
Tourism, Security and Safety: From Theory to Practice (The Management of Hospitality and Tourism Enterprises),Yoel Mansfeld,Abraham Pizam,Butterworth-Heinemann,0750678984,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism,Political Freedom & Security - General,Business & Economics / Industries,Tourism industry
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