Security challenges in tourism oriented economies: lessons from the Caribbean
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to use the Caribbean as a backdrop in understanding the importance of tourism safety, security and surety.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper examines several Caribbean nations and these forms of tourism security enhance the visitor experience.
Findings
Good tourism security not only enhances the value of the product but also can be a major motivator to increase tourism.
Originality/value
This paper provides an overview on the importance and major security challenges in tourism oriented economies.
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Citation
Tarlow, P. (2019), "Security challenges in tourism oriented economies: lessons from the Caribbean", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 11 No. 6, pp. 731-742. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-09-2019-0054
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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