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THE EFFECT OF TOURIST THEFT ON FUTURE TRAVEL DECISIONS
| Title: | THE EFFECT OF TOURIST THEFT ON FUTURE TRAVEL DECISIONS. |
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| Name(s): |
Holcomb, Judith Lynn, Author Pizam, Abraham, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2004 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Past research has shown that theft is a prevalent crime against tourists. This study's purpose was to determine the effects of past incidents of personal theft on tourists' future decisions to travel by analyzing and comparing those who have experienced personal theft to those who heard of such incidents through personal accounts of friends or family. The findings, which were taken from a survey of 215 respondents, revealed that that experiencing personal theft, or knowing of someone who has, is not a deterrent for visiting a destination where the theft occurred. Results also showed that one aspect of theft that was a deterrent to travel to destinations was how the authorities handled the reporting of the theft. If these findings are confirmed by other studies, then destinations that are afflicted by such thefts should not necessarily see a reduction in tourist arrivals. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0000132 (IID), ucf:46202 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2004-08-01 M.S. Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Other This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
Tourism Theft Crime Decison Tourist Travel |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000132 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
