Instructors’ Perspectives on Risk Management within Adventure Tourism
Authors: Clinch, H. and Filimonau, V.
Journal: Tourism Planning and Development
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 220-239
eISSN: 2156-8324
ISSN: 2156-8316
DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2016.1204360
Abstract:© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Existing research on risk management in adventure tourism has primarily focused on the participant’s motivation, perception and experience of taking part in the risky activities. Within this research strand, injuries and fatalities caused by participation in adventure tourism have been consistently examined and policy-making mechanisms discussed to prevent their future occurrence. This study adopts a different perspective as it explores how risk is perceived and managed by instructors. Better understanding of this topic should enhance future risk management strategies in adventure tourism, thus improving safety and well-being of both participants and instructors. The outcome of a qualitative study conducted with adventure tourism operators in Dorset, UK, shows that the increased popularity of the industry has caused companies to take advantage of profit margins. There is evidence that instructors cut corners when managing risks which raises the probability of accidents as a result. The study outlines a number of areas for policy-making intervention required to enhance the quality of risk management practices in adventure tourism. These include the need for policy reinforcement of the safety standards; specialist training opportunities made available to instructors and regular qualification re-assessment exercises.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24451/
Source: Scopus
Instructors’ Perspectives on Risk Management within Adventure Tourism
Authors: Clinch, H. and Filimonau, V.
Journal: Tourism Planning and Development
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 220-239
eISSN: 2156-8324
ISSN: 2156-8316
DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2016.1204360
Abstract:Existing research on risk management in adventure tourism has primarily focused on the participant’s motivation, perception and experience of taking part in the risky activities. Within this research strand, injuries and fatalities caused by participation in adventure tourism have been consistently examined and policy-making mechanisms discussed to prevent their future occurrence. This study adopts a different perspective as it explores how risk is perceived and managed by instructors. Better understanding of this topic should enhance future risk management strategies in adventure tourism, thus improving safety and well-being of both participants and instructors. The outcome of a qualitative study conducted with adventure tourism operators in Dorset, UK, shows that the increased popularity of the industry has caused companies to take advantage of profit margins. There is evidence that instructors cut corners when managing risks which raises the probability of accidents as a result. The study outlines a number of areas for policy-making intervention required to enhance the quality of risk management practices in adventure tourism. These include the need for policy reinforcement of the safety standards; specialist training opportunities made available to instructors and regular qualification re-assessment exercises.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24451/
Source: Scopus
Instructors' Perspectives on Risk Management within Adventure Tourism
Authors: Clinch, H. and Filimonau, V.
Journal: TOURISM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 220-239
eISSN: 2156-8324
ISSN: 2156-8316
DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2016.1204360
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24451/
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Instructors’ perspectives on risk management within adventure tourism
Authors: Clinch, H. and Filimonau, V.
Journal: Tourism Planning and Development
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 220-239
ISSN: 2156-8316
Abstract:Existing research on risk management in adventure tourism has primarily focused on the participant’s motivation, perception and experience of taking part in the risky activities. Within this research strand, injuries and fatalities caused by participation in adventure tourism have been consistently examined and policy-making mechanisms discussed to prevent their future occurrence. This study adopts a different perspective as it explores how risk is perceived and managed by instructors. Better understanding of this topic should enhance future risk management strategies in adventure tourism, thus improving safety and well-being of both participants and instructors. The outcome of a qualitative study conducted with adventure tourism operators in Dorset, UK, shows that the increased popularity of the industry has caused companies to take advantage of profit margins. There is evidence that instructors cut corners when managing risks which raises the probability of accidents as a result. The study outlines a number of areas for policy-making intervention required to enhance the quality of risk management practices in adventure tourism. These include the need for policy reinforcement of the safety standards; specialist training opportunities made available to instructors and regular qualification re-assessment exercises.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24451/
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