The impact of crime on inbound tourism to South Africa

摘要: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact various types crimes on tourist inflows South Africa using an ARDL bounds test approach. We used monthly data for period March 2003 April 2011 and found that crime in form car hijackings, sexual crimes, murder kidnapping have a long run short negative visits Africa. World income lagged were positive effect suggesting tourism is luxury good experience visitors about country important. These results call government players sector, as well other prevention units country, come up with strategies dealing crime. Beefing security systems personnel ensuring police visibility all places, particularly at these attractions, should be considered. Information provided tourists, warning them dangerous or crime-prone areas s...