How and why terrorism effects tourist destination choices (France & UK can be the 2 countries discussed and compared in this dissertation as an e.g.) The chosen topic will focus on the effects of terrorism on tourist destination choices as it is one of the most important issues in the tourism industry and at the same time one of the least discussed. This study considers the impact that terrorism has on an individual’s intention to travel to certain destinations, whilst studying the level of terror at two specific destinations, Paris and London, and if an individual’s level of fear influences their decision. My aim is to demonstrate how significant this topic actually is by analyzing the following:
1. Why terrorism occurs in the first place
2. How terrorism effects tourist destination choices.
3. What is currently being done to prevent terrorism in tourism.
4. what more can be done.
As people travel more and more every year it is important such studies exist in order to help with analyses of the cause and to provide possible solutions in relation to it. Background Reading books
The books selected for this topic are :
1. Safety and security in Tourism
2. Managing the tourist destination
3. Terrorism and the Economy: Impact on the Capital Market and the
Global Tourism Industry.
Research Methods To research topic by looking in to the history of terrorism and modern causes of it today. Main methods to be employed will include Qualitative research and The methods of collecting qualitative data are:
• Focus Group • Observation
• Interviews
• Archival Materials like newspapers. Sampling method , Limitation and constraints, Statistics, and analysis. This combined data will allow to demonstrate the importance of the topic and provide enough material to assemble a thorough study.
