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Instructors’ perspectives on risk management within adventure tourism.

Clinch, H. and Filimonau, V., 2017. Instructors’ perspectives on risk management within adventure tourism. Tourism Planning and Development, 14 (2), 220- 239.

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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.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:2156-8316
Additional Information:Tables are included at the end of the article.
Uncontrolled Keywords:Adventure tourism, risk management, instructor, managerial perspective, planning
Group:Bournemouth University Business School
ID Code:24451
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:02 Aug 2016 08:47
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 13:57

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