Natural Disasters:
Natural Disasters Hurricane Katrina, 2005 30,000 TOURISTS WERE TRAPPED IN DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS HOTELS WITH NO POWER TOURIST FORCED TO WANDER FOR SHELTER, LOOT AND COMMIT OTHER CRIMINAL ACTS IN ORDER TO SURVIVE. Indonesian/Asian Tsunami—2004 HOTEL INDUSTRY FULLY UNPREPARED TO PROTECT TOURISTS FAILURE IN HOTEL/RESORT MANAGEMENT—ABUNDANT CRITICISM.
Consequences of Disaster and Tourism:
Consequences of Disaster and Tourism High fatalities among tourists Negative impacts of hotel industry Issues with crisis management Seen and unseen effects—ruined reputations, etc. Hotels provided more stringent contingency plans Study came from Sichuan Earthquake—China, May of 2008
Tourism Safety:
Tourism Safety Be aware of surroundings at all times. Check weather conditions before you travel Establish a contact person plus extra friends and give copies of your itinerary, hotel room and phone number, cell phone numbers Register yourself with the U.S. State Department if traveling abroad. Know where U.S. consulates are in foreign country. Have a basic travel kit Basic first aid kit • 3-day supply of food per person • Water and water purification tablets • Hand-crank flashlight • Pre-paid calling card • Whistle and signaling mirror • Compass • Army knife • Warm blanket (a Mylar one is the most space efficient)
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
HELPFUL WEBSITES http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/ http://www.bing.com/travel/content/search?q=Disaster+Preparedness+101+for+Travelers&fc_idx=2 http://www.ready.gov http://www.contingency-planning-disaster-recovery-guide.co.uk/ SAFE TRAVELING!!!