Impact Of Terrorism On International Tourism - 2228 Words

THS3INT Assessment Task 2 Research Report â€Å"Terrorism is an enigmatic and compelling phenomenon, and its relationship with tourism is complex and multifaceted†. (Mc.A.Baker, 2014:58) Emily Kate Tucker 17742875 Nadia Vago Thursday 11am HU3 411A Table of contents 1.0 Executive Summary 3 2.0 Introduction 4 3.0 International Tourism 4 4.0 Terrorism 4 5.0 The Impact of Terrorism on Economic and Socio-Cultural Factors 6 6.0 The Impact of Terrorism on International Tourism in the Future 6 7.0 Conclusion 8 8.0 References 9 1.0 Executive Summary International tourism is a significant contributor to economic growth and development with international receipts surpassing US$ 1,240 billion in 2014. Despite the industries continual growth and notable economic power, international tourism is highly vulnerable to internal and external challenges in particular terrorism. 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