Theoretical Analysis Of The Relationship Between Tourism Sector And Uncertainties

Authors : İbrahim Halil Uçar, Erkan Alsu

Pages : 20-46

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The tourism industry, especially in Europe, experienced rapid growth after the Second World War. Today, tourism is one of the leading economic sectors in developing countries. Global crises negatively impact the tourism sector and associated businesses by decreasing disposable incomes and reducing tourism expenditures and demand. The flexible nature of demand in the tourism industry means it is rapidly and significantly affected by factors such as wars, environmental and technological disasters, terrorist attacks, economic and financial crises, epidemics, and political upheaval. Crises in the tourism sector can be examined from a broad perspective. Political instability, health issues, natural disasters, terrorist acts, socio-cultural conflicts, wars, technological and environmental catastrophes, and economic hardships can inflict serious and sometimes permanent damage on the tourism industry. These negative impacts can alter travel habits in the long term, as negative experiences that remain in people\'s memories can significantly affect tourism demand. Numerous studies have highlighted the rising number of disasters and crises impacting the tourism sector, ranging from natural events to man-made occurrences. This study provides an analysis of tourism and the effects of crises in the tourism industry. The tourism sector is one of the fastest, most effectively, and most intensely affected by crises. Alongside its sensitivity to crises, tourism also has the reputation of being a flexible and rapidly recovering sector. This may be related to the nature of tourism and the ability of tourism actors to react quickly and their variable business approach.
Keywords : Kriz, Küresel Krizler, Turizm Sektörü, Felaketler, Salgın Hastalıklar