Security Guards and Counter-terrorism: Tourism and Gaps in Terrorism Prevention

Organisation operating in the tourism industry are high priority targets for terrorists. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks tourism destinations, hotels and modes of public transportation have regularly been targeted by terrorists seeking to convey their violent message. As such, leaders and manag...

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1. VerfasserIn: Howie, Luke (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2014
In: The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Jahr: 2014
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