Location
5B - Management Issues
Start Date
30-6-2017 2:30 PM
End Date
30-6-2017 4:00 PM
Description
Safety and security are complex, multidimensional concepts, that have undergone a significant change and are active elements of tourism, with a wide range of components belonging to it: political security, public safety, health and sanitation, personal data safety, legal protection of tourists, consumer protection, safety in communication, disaster protection, environmental security, getting authentic information, quality assurance of services etc. (Hall et al, 2009). Studying problems of safety and security has become vital for the tourism industry as it needs to understand what are the main factors influencing the perception of safety, the key elements that are treated as belonging to security and safety problems nowadays and how do safety problems influence the tourists decision when they are choosing their holiday destination. The aim of this paper is to design a conceptual research framework taking into consideration two fundamental aspects – the changing motivations, needs and consumption patterns by pilgrims seeking lifestyle quality experiences and the identification of factors associated for ensuring that the undertaking of spiritual journeys take place in the context of safe and secure environments.
Included in
Rethinking pilgrimage routes within the context of safe environments
5B - Management Issues
Safety and security are complex, multidimensional concepts, that have undergone a significant change and are active elements of tourism, with a wide range of components belonging to it: political security, public safety, health and sanitation, personal data safety, legal protection of tourists, consumer protection, safety in communication, disaster protection, environmental security, getting authentic information, quality assurance of services etc. (Hall et al, 2009). Studying problems of safety and security has become vital for the tourism industry as it needs to understand what are the main factors influencing the perception of safety, the key elements that are treated as belonging to security and safety problems nowadays and how do safety problems influence the tourists decision when they are choosing their holiday destination. The aim of this paper is to design a conceptual research framework taking into consideration two fundamental aspects – the changing motivations, needs and consumption patterns by pilgrims seeking lifestyle quality experiences and the identification of factors associated for ensuring that the undertaking of spiritual journeys take place in the context of safe and secure environments.