Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access

Abstract

Safety and Security: Tourism Development Opportunities in Cambodia

Leny Keo and Miklos Banhidi*

Tourism plays an important role in accelerating economic growth, and such creates employment opportunities, improves people's living standards, and increases national income, but also attracts foreign direct investment and international currency, contributing to socioeconomic development and decreasing poverty in the country. In the tourism industry, the success or failure of a tourist destination depends on providing safe and security for visitors. Safety and security in tourism have become the main topic that has been studied by researchers, media, and international tourism reports as a challenge for threatening tourism growth. This paper views the element of safety and security in tourism and hospitality. It will be clarifying the different safety and security. This paper seeks to answer: What are the main elements of the decision of travelers to Cambodia in terms of safety and security? it is expected this study contributes to travelers of decision making in choosing a destination.

Published Date: 2023-10-30; Received Date: 2023-09-29