Impacts of No-Escape Natural Disaster on Tourism: A Case Study in Taiwan

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Advances in Hospitality and Leisure

ISSN: 1745-3542
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Title:	Impacts of No-Escape Natural Disaster on Tourism: A Case Study in Taiwan
Author(s):	Tzung-Cheng Huan, Chin-Fa Tsai, Lori B. Shelby
Volume:	2 Editor(s): Joseph S. Chen ISBN: 978-0-76231-284-9 eISBN: 978-1-84950-396-9
Citation:	Tzung-Cheng Huan, Chin-Fa Tsai, Lori B. Shelby (2006), Impacts of No-Escape Natural Disaster on Tourism: A Case Study in Taiwan, in Joseph S. Chen (ed.) 2 (Advances in Hospitality and Leisure, Volume 2), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.91-106
DOI:	10.1016/S1745-3542(05)02005-9 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Article type:	Chapter Item
Abstract:	This article highlights a new research theme on how a no-escape natural disaster (NEND), such as Taiwan's earthquake of September 21, 1999 (dubbed as 921), impacts tourists’ trip decision. Nearly four years after the 921 event, a survey investigated the changes of tourists’ decision-making to the area mostly affected by the disaster. Expected negative effects on travel decisions were found. Surprisingly, a tourism boom in the affected destinations was documented. The possible reasons for recovery are discussed. Furthermore, comparing the consequences of another NEND event – December 2004 tsunami, the study suggests practical research agendas in rejuvenating NEND-impacted tourism destinations. Lastly, it is recommended that future research might center on the safety issues of travel destinations.