Risk and Uncertainty in Tourism: Theory and Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9786155075148)

The book has been inspired by the 4th International Conference "Creativity and Innovation in Managing Uncertainty and Risk in Tourism - Theory and Practice", held in Siofok, Hungary in 2009, and includes research papers discussing various aspects of risk and crisis management in tourism. Contents Preface (Tamara Ratz, Anna Irimias) Part One: Managing Risk in Tourism 1. Proactive Crisis Management in the Hotel Industry - Practical Tips from Hotel Managers (Outi Niininen) 2. The Impacts of the Global Economic Crisis on the Cruise Ship Industry in Dublin (Robert Kiss) 3. Tourism Risk Management: Strategy for Tourism Success (Adel Hammam, Hanaa Fayed) 4. Tourism and Security in the Shadow of Terrorism (Ferenc Molnar, Lorant David) 5. Tourism as Solution - Perceived Risks Influencing Participation in Health-related Tourism (Peter Mayer, Krisztina Priszinger) Part Two: Factors of Uncertainty in Tourism 6. Trust (Agnes Raffay, Alan Clarke) 7. Businesswomen on the Move: An Expanding Segment's Lodging Expectations (Akos Katay) 8. A New Vision for Visiting Beni Hasan - Tombs in Al Minya (Mohamed Abdel Hamid Shimy, Mona M. Taha Hussein) 9. Risk Factors in Hungarian Wellness Hotel Investments (Krisztina Priszinger, Alan Clarke) 10. Risk and Uncertainty Associated with Pet Ownership and Traveling (Tamara Ratz, Gabor Michalko) 11. Optimal Use of Landscape Conditions of Tourist Destinations (Agnes Sallay, Zsuzsanna Mikhazi, Krisztina Filepne Kovacs, Adrienn Egyed, Attila Csemez)

Author: Tamara Ratz
ISBN-10: 615507514X
ISBN-13: 9786155075148
Publisher: Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Science
Language: English
Published: 06/22/2012
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.33d