Can security dilemma hinder tourism?
Of the factors hindering tourism, security and safety has come to the fore in the wake of recent terror attacks in some parts of the world. Aviation industry experts tell that the tourism industry will continue to boom in spite of security risks.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined hands to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the risks of home-grown terrorism
Flying is secure. Keeping it that way is the responsibility of governments and a challenge for all parties involved in air transport. Aviation is the business of freedom. But recent months have shown that it remains a target for terrorists. AVSEC World strengthens the vital partnership between industry and government on security. It is a catalyst that helps to turn our common interest into a shared agenda to stay a step ahead of those with an agenda of evil. and preventing cyber threats will top the agenda of the 25th AVSEC (Aviation Security) World Conference, taking place from October 25-27, 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event is expected to attract more than 500 delegates in security-related activities at airlines, airports, government agencies, defense and equipment and technology manufacturers.
Aviation security needs to evolve in step with changing threats. The global policy and regulatory framework has to adapt effectively and in a timely fashion to address this increasingly dynamic risk. Having so many global aviation security experts and leading thinkers gathered together at AVSEC World provides a valuable opportunity to identify common objectives and combine the industry’s strengths and resources towards achieving better aviation security and facilitation.
The recent tragic attacks on Brussels and Atatürk airports have brought aviation security sharply into focus in the worldwide media. Ensuring the security of the travelling public is a top priority for ACI and its members, and a prerequisite for a sustainable aviation system. This is a goal that can only be accomplished through close collaboration among stakeholders. The landscape of aviation security is changing, and AVSEC World 2016 will lay the groundwork for where we’re going and the best way to get there.
With recent terror attacks happened on several tourism facilities and destinations, ITW-Abu Dhabi aims to address tourism security and safety during its inaugural WHTS Ministerial
Forum. Participants will have the opportunity to discover, learn and share knowledge with industry professionals and leaders which in turn will assist them in defining and improving the future of their own business.
To boost industry and tourist confidence, TAT is putting initiatives in place to ensure that Thailand’s positive image as a safe and welcoming tourist destination remains intact. TAT is also launching a ‘We Care’ initiative, campaigning for the local communities to pull out the stops when it comes to hosting tourists and to encourage everyone working in the field of tourism to wear special white-yellow ribbons – symbols of the peace and unity of the nation. We want to show that Thailand and the Thai people genuinely care for the well-being of all tourists. And we want tourists to know that by visiting Thailand, they’ll make memorable travel memories and enjoy experiences that will entice them to return time after time.
We have police boxes called Koban located almost everywhere in Japanese neighbourhood. They help to guide directions, report the lost and found, or stolen items. Even for reporting a crime, Kobans are the places to go. Probably this is one of the reasons why the crime rate is lower in Japan compared to other countries.