This article discusses the management of tourism crises in the wake of security situations based on the Israeli experience. Using statistics of international tourist arrivals, the various security situations that have affected Israeli tourism are presented and their determinants analyzed. Subsequently, guidelines on how to manage crises of various types are presented.
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