Tourist Destination Risk Perception: The Case of Israel

TLDR

The study explores destination risk perception in Israel, examining how various risk factors interrelate. A theory‑based questionnaire was administered to 760 tourists to assess six risk dimensions and overall destination risk perception. Factor analysis identified six risk dimensions—human‑induced, financial, service quality, socio‑psychological, natural disaster/car accidents, and food safety/weather—and mapped their interrelations.

Abstract

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of destination risk perception by focusing on Israel. Based on numerous previous studies and expert opinions, a comprehensive “theory-based” questionnaire was designed. Data were collected from 760 tourists visiting Israel. The factor analysis revealed 6 factors: “human-induced risk,” “financial,” “service quality,” “socio-psychological,” “natural disaster and car accidents,” and “food safety problems and weather.” Additionally, the concept of overall destination risk perception was measured. The relationships between and among all risk factors is examined and conclusions are drawn in terms of measuring destination risk perceptions and future research.