The present thesis uses secondary data and quantitative research to discuss political instability and its effects on the Greek tourism industry and Greek economy.
The thesis presents a number of proposals on how Greece can protect its tourism industry from political instability. The emphasis is given to crisis management and disaster management planning to alleviate the negative economic effects of political instability. In addition, all theories associated to tourism motivation and decision making are studied.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Introduction
- Factors that influence Tourism Development
- Theories of tourist motives
- Holidays decision making
- Segmentation approaches
- Typologies of tourists (or psychographic segmentation)
- Political instability and recent global incidents
- Terrorism and Tourism
- Media - Crisis Management and Destination Image
- Safety and Security at a National Level
- Tourism in Greece
- Tourism and Greek economy
- Advantages of Greek tourism
- Disadvantages of Greek tourism
- Greek Economic Crisis
- Greek tourism and International Economic Crisis
- Tourist arrivals in Greece - 2011 & 2012
- Travel balance
- Greece Political Instability 2012
- Research Methodology
- Research Philosophy (Positivism vs. Phenomenology)
- Research Approach (Inductive vs. Deductive)
- Research Types
- Research Methods
- Sampling methods
- Data Collection Methods
- Research Findings
- Proposals
Objectives and Key Themes
This thesis examines the impact of political instability on the Greek tourism industry and economy. It uses quantitative research and secondary data to analyze this relationship and proposes strategies for mitigating the negative economic effects of political instability on the tourism sector. The study also explores various theories of tourism motivation and decision-making.
- The influence of political instability on tourism in Greece.
- The application of crisis and disaster management to protect the Greek tourism industry.
- Theories of tourist motivation and decision-making processes.
- The economic impact of tourism on Greece.
- Strategies for mitigating the negative effects of political instability on tourism.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the importance of tourism to many national economies, highlighting its vulnerability to political instability. It differentiates between political instability and violence, emphasizing tourists' sensitivity to safety concerns and the heightened risk involved in non-refundable tourism expenses. The chapter uses examples such as the Bali bombings and the 2004 tsunami to underscore the importance of effective crisis management in safeguarding both tourists and the tourism industry itself. The aim of the thesis is introduced here.
Literature Review: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of existing theories and research related to tourism development, tourist motivation, and decision-making. It explores various models of tourist behavior and segmentation approaches, examining different typologies of tourists based on psychographic factors. A significant portion of the chapter focuses on the impacts of political instability, terrorism, and the role of media in shaping destination image and influencing tourist perceptions of safety and security.
Tourism in Greece: This chapter focuses specifically on the Greek tourism sector, analyzing its contribution to the Greek economy, its strengths and weaknesses, and the impact of both the Greek economic crisis and the global economic crisis on the industry. The chapter presents data on tourist arrivals and travel balances, and directly addresses the issue of political instability in Greece during 2012, its effects on tourism, and the resulting economic ramifications.
Research Methodology: This chapter details the research approach and methods employed in the thesis. It outlines the research philosophy (positivism), approach (deductive), and types of research used. The chapter describes the chosen sampling methods and data collection techniques, with a particular focus on the development and implementation of the questionnaire used to gather primary data.
Keywords
Tourism, Greece, political instability, tourism decision-making, crisis management, risk management, quantitative research, economic impact, tourist motivation, destination image, safety, security.
Frequently Asked Questions: Impact of Political Instability on Greek Tourism
What is the main topic of this thesis?
This thesis examines the impact of political instability on the Greek tourism industry and economy. It uses quantitative research and secondary data to analyze this relationship and proposes strategies for mitigating the negative economic effects of political instability on the tourism sector. The study also explores various theories of tourism motivation and decision-making.
What are the key themes explored in the thesis?
Key themes include: the influence of political instability on tourism in Greece; the application of crisis and disaster management to protect the Greek tourism industry; theories of tourist motivation and decision-making processes; the economic impact of tourism on Greece; and strategies for mitigating the negative effects of political instability on tourism.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents covers an introduction, a literature review (including factors influencing tourism development, theories of tourist motives, holiday decision-making, segmentation approaches, typologies of tourists, political instability, terrorism, media and crisis management, and safety and security), a section on tourism in Greece (including its economy, advantages, disadvantages, the Greek economic crisis, and tourist arrivals), research methodology (including research philosophy, approach, types, methods, sampling, and data collection), research findings, and proposals.
What is the research methodology used?
The thesis employs a positivism research philosophy and a deductive research approach. It utilizes quantitative research methods, including specific sampling methods and data collection techniques (likely questionnaires, given the mention in the chapter summary).
What are the chapter summaries?
The introduction establishes the importance of tourism and its vulnerability to political instability, highlighting the need for crisis management. The literature review explores theories of tourism development, tourist motivation, and the impact of political instability, terrorism, and media. The chapter on tourism in Greece analyzes its economic contribution, strengths, weaknesses, and the impact of economic and political crises. The research methodology chapter details the research approach and methods used. The thesis concludes with research findings and proposals.
What keywords are associated with this thesis?
Keywords include: Tourism, Greece, political instability, tourism decision-making, crisis management, risk management, quantitative research, economic impact, tourist motivation, destination image, safety, and security.
What types of data were used in the research?
The thesis utilizes secondary data to analyze the relationship between political instability and the Greek tourism industry. While the exact nature isn't explicitly stated, the mention of questionnaires in the methodology suggests primary data was also collected.
What is the overall objective of the research?
The overall objective is to analyze the impact of political instability on the Greek tourism industry and economy, and to propose strategies to mitigate the negative economic effects.
- Citation du texte
- Fotini Mastroianni (Auteur), 2013, How Safety and Security influence the decision of tourists to visit another destination, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/365399
