Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Foreword

Foreword Two: Problems of Tourism Safety in Latin America

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction to Tourism Security

Abstract

The Tourism Phenomenon

Tourism Terminology and History

Modern Tourism Definitions

Lack of a Unified Vocabulary

Tourism as a Social Phenomenon

Defining Tourism Security

Classical and Modern Travel Challenges

Concepts of Leisure and Leisure Travel

Tourism Security is More Than Criminal Behavior

Criminal Acts and Acts of Terrorism

Professional Fears of Addressing Crime and Terrorism

Pre and Post September 11, 2001

Tourism Safety, Security, and Surety in the Post-9/11 World

An Overview of Tourism Surety: The Pre-9/11 Years

The Post-9/11 Period

TOPPs: The First Defense Against Tourism Crimes

Summary

Chapter 2: The Relationship between Tourism Security and the Economy

Abstract

Part 1: How Security, or the Lack of Security, Impacts the Tourism Industry’s Economy

Part 2: How Tourism Security Must Face the Issues of Shrinking Budgets and How Security Personnel Must Do More with Less

Chapter 3: Hotel and Motel Security

Abstract

Places of Lodging in the Tourism History

Hotel Security: The Overview

Common Problems

Hotel Challenges

Motel Challenges

Bed ’n Breakfast (B&B) Challenges

Campgrounds and Other Lodging Challenges

Lodging Security in a Consistently Changing World

The Role of the Security Officer

Dealing with the Specifics of Lodging Security

Planning Lodging Security

Working with Others

Around the Hotel

Front Desk and Lobby Area

Front Desk Personnel

Rooms and Hallways

Food and Beverages

The Outside Public Areas

Pool and Athletic Safety

Other Areas in the Hotel

Outsourcing

Protecting the Hotel’s Staff

Should an Employee or Guest Become Violent

Chapter 4: Risk and Crisis Management

Abstract

Introduction

Risk Management

Why Analyzing Tourism Risks is Difficult

Crisis Management

Performing Risk Management

A Risk Management Model

Risk Management Guidelines

Alcohol and Drugs and Tourism Risk

Drugs, Tourism, and Terrorism

The Risk of Food Safety in Tourism

Fire and Tourism Safety

Terrorism and Tourism

Tourism, Terrorism, and the Media

From Risk Management to Crisis Management

Crisis Recovery

Chapter 5: Public Gathering Places

Abstract

Introduction

CCTV Cameras at the Casino and Beyond

The Casino Security Professional

Other Places Where People Gather

History of Meetings and Conventions

Crimes at Convention Centers or Trade Shows

Some Trade Show/Convention Security Procedures

Hazardous Materials

Animals (Pets) at Trade and Convention Centers

Convention/Trade-Show Center Security and Safety Plans

Event Security Plan

Chapter 6: Aquatic Tourism: Security at Beaches, Rivers, Lakes, and on the High Seas

Abstract

Introduction

Beach/Sea/River Tourism

Criminal Issues and Issues of Terrorism at Aquatic Locations

Cruise Tourism

From the Biblical Text to the Modern World

Other Security Issues Specific to Cruise Ships

Other Health Issues

How Passengers Deal with Cruise Emergencies

Chapter 7: Transportation: Travel by Air, Car, and Train

Abstract

Introduction

The Distinction Between Security and Safety

Notable Hijackings

Issues of Commonality in Hijackings

Counter-Hijacking Measures

Hardening the Terminal

Greater Examination of Luggage

Making the Plane Itself More Secure

Issues of Fire at Airports

Other Suggestions in Hardening Air Travel

Issues of Health

Diseases Carried from One Nation or Continent to Another

Terrorism-Based Illnesses

Train Travel as Tourism

Bus Tourism

APPENDIX: NTA's CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN STRUCTURE1

Chapter 8: Tourism Security Legal Issues

Abstract

Tourism Surety, Standards of Care, and the Law

Issues of Responsibility, Legality, and Standards of Care

Making Decisions

Standards of Care

Legal Vulnerability

Tourism Law

Travelers’ Rights

Travel Agents

Issues of Travel Law and Travel Agents

Additional Issues for Travel Agencies

The Airline Passenger Bill of Rights

U.S. Cruise Passengers Bill of Rights

Train and Bus Travel

Fire Codes

In Europe

Summary

Chapter 9: Case Studies: Four Tourism Cities

Abstract

Introduction

Tourism and Freedom

Charleston, South Carolina

Las Vegas

The Dominican Republic

Tourist Police

Rio de Janeiro

Summary

Afterword

Index

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