Conclusions: tourism, crime and terrorism: what are the risks, challenges and policy options?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to conclude the theme issues and identify the respective contributions from each paper to identifying the risks, challenges and policy options posed by crime and terrorism for tourism development.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews the conclusions and practical implications of research, secondary analysis and interviews with practitioners.

Findings

The theme issue advocates a combination of both hard and soft policing measures and educational programs targeting youth which emphasise the avoidance of criminal behaviour; improving planning and decision making mechanisms with regard to security measures; and the implementation of a fully integrated national security system, which recognizes tourist security as part of the larger national security for all citizens.

Practical implications

At the broader policy level, the theme issue recommends that governments aim to achieve a more equitable distribution of the earnings from tourism nationally and greater focus on impoverished communities, especially in close proximity to the tourist resorts.

Originality/value

The paper draws on extensive secondary analysis to examine the relationships between crime, terrorism and tourism development and identifies the key issues and policy options for industry and government stakeholders.

Citation

Clayton, A. and Boxill, I. (2012), "Conclusions: tourism, crime and terrorism: what are the risks, challenges and policy options?", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 98-100. https://doi.org/10.1108/17554211211198624