Susceptibilities of the Tourism Industry. The Effect of Terrorism on commercial Surf Tourism

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Literature Review
• Report
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Limitations and Future Research
• References
• Acknowledgements
• Appendices
  • Appendix 1: Blank Questionnaire
  • Appendix 2: Ethical Review
  • Appendix 3: Risk Assessment

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the effect of terrorism on commercial surf tourism as a sub segment of the global tourism industry, specifically looking at the surfing community in Indonesia, a region known for its abundant waves and frequented by terrorist activity.

• The influence of terrorism on tourist destination choice and travel patterns.
• The vulnerability of the tourism industry to external shocks.
• The economic and social impact of terrorism on surfing destinations.
• The perception of risk among surf tourists.
• The relationship between surf tourism and globalisation.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The literature review provides a comprehensive overview of the tourism industry, highlighting its susceptibility to external shocks such as terrorism. It examines the relationship between terrorism and tourism, focusing on the impact of terrorism on the industry and its economies. The review also explores the specific case of Indonesia, a country heavily reliant on tourism and plagued by terrorist activity.

The introduction delves into the growing popularity of surfing and its associated economic impact. It discusses the rise of commercial surf tourism, particularly in Indonesia, and its significance as a niche market within the broader tourism industry. The introduction also defines terrorism and its relationship with tourism.

The methodology section describes the research design, including the questionnaire, data collection methods, and statistical analysis employed. It explains the sample size and criteria for participant selection, ensuring representativeness and reducing bias.

The results chapter presents the findings of the survey, highlighting the key trends and patterns observed. It analyzes the data through descriptive and inferential statistics, assessing the significance of the results and drawing preliminary conclusions.

The discussion section offers an in-depth analysis of the results, comparing the findings with existing literature and highlighting the implications of the study. It considers the absence of an anchoring bias effect despite recent terrorist events and explores potential explanations for the low perception of terrorism as a risk among surf tourists.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the susceptibilities of the tourism industry, specifically surf tourism, to the effects of terrorism. Key themes include the impact of terrorism on destination choice, travel patterns, and the economies of surfing destinations. The study investigates the perception of risk among surf tourists and examines the role of globalisation in this context.