Comments on: Lets all hope Mumbai recovers and tourists return http://www.travel-rants.com/2008/11/30/lets-all-hope-mumbai-recovers-and-tourists-return/ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:52:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Luke http://www.travel-rants.com/2008/11/30/lets-all-hope-mumbai-recovers-and-tourists-return/#comment-132278 Luke Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:36:20 +0000 http://www.travel-rants.com/?p=2474#comment-132278 When I was planning my last trip to India, and there were bombings in Jaipur, I did actually take this off our itinerary. I think that you just have to have common sense. When the airport in Colombo was bombed, it just didn't seem right flying there after a couple of weeks either. With that said, I love Mumbai, and would go back there in a heart beat. When I was planning my last trip to India, and there were bombings in Jaipur, I did actually take this off our itinerary. I think that you just have to have common sense. When the airport in Colombo was bombed, it just didn’t seem right flying there after a couple of weeks either. With that said, I love Mumbai, and would go back there in a heart beat.

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]]> By: Hjortur Smarason http://www.travel-rants.com/2008/11/30/lets-all-hope-mumbai-recovers-and-tourists-return/#comment-132274 Hjortur Smarason Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:08:29 +0000 http://www.travel-rants.com/?p=2474#comment-132274 I look at it this way. What are the chances that even if there is a terrorist attack during my stay, what are the chances that I will be hit? I bet it is much less then to get hit by a car. Just like an air crash doesn't stop me from flying, attacks like this one will not stop me from travelling, not even to Mumbai. It's always a risk to fly and travel and it's a risk that is worth taking. Terrorist attacks are not the biggest risk and I just do not like to give in to terrorists. I look at it this way. What are the chances that even if there is a terrorist attack during my stay, what are the chances that I will be hit? I bet it is much less then to get hit by a car.
Just like an air crash doesn’t stop me from flying, attacks like this one will not stop me from travelling, not even to Mumbai. It’s always a risk to fly and travel and it’s a risk that is worth taking. Terrorist attacks are not the biggest risk and I just do not like to give in to terrorists.

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]]> By: @toddlucier http://www.travel-rants.com/2008/11/30/lets-all-hope-mumbai-recovers-and-tourists-return/#comment-132272 @toddlucier Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:01:03 +0000 http://www.travel-rants.com/?p=2474#comment-132272 Hi Darren, Unfortunately, I've got to say that such events do indeed impact my travel choices and they impact the choices of others. April 23, 2003, the WHO blacklisted Toronto for SARS. While Torontonians merrily went about their business and we ours, (3 hours from Toronto) we were unprepared for what would happen next. Cancellation, Cancellation, Cancellation. It's not the same as a terrorist attack you might say, but the actual risk of dying while visiting a destination is wildly remote. Nevertheless, among other things, Ontario, Canada's tourism numbers have never recovered from the highs of a decade ago and sit at about 50% of what they were in the late 1990's. There have been many factors at play in declining tourism numbers, thankfully, none of them terrorist attacks, but nevertheless, fear of death on one's holiday, isn't enticing at all. Most travelers I'm afraid would rather play it safe. Hi Darren,
Unfortunately, I’ve got to say that such events do indeed impact my travel choices and they impact the choices of others.
April 23, 2003, the WHO blacklisted Toronto for SARS. While Torontonians merrily went about their business and we ours, (3 hours from Toronto) we were unprepared for what would happen next.

Cancellation, Cancellation, Cancellation.

It’s not the same as a terrorist attack you might say, but the actual risk of dying while visiting a destination is wildly remote. Nevertheless, among other things, Ontario, Canada’s tourism numbers have never recovered from the highs of a decade ago and sit at about 50% of what they were in the late 1990′s.

There have been many factors at play in declining tourism numbers, thankfully, none of them terrorist attacks, but nevertheless, fear of death on one’s holiday, isn’t enticing at all. Most travelers I’m afraid would rather play it safe.

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]]> By: Darren Cronian http://www.travel-rants.com/2008/11/30/lets-all-hope-mumbai-recovers-and-tourists-return/#comment-132270 Darren Cronian Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:49:50 +0000 http://www.travel-rants.com/?p=2474#comment-132270 Brilliant points Ryan! Other than war torn countries I would visit anywhere. Terrorist attacks like this should make us more aware of the people around us, but, we should not be put off visiting these countries or cities, in my opinion. Brilliant points Ryan!

Other than war torn countries I would visit anywhere. Terrorist attacks like this should make us more aware of the people around us, but, we should not be put off visiting these countries or cities, in my opinion.

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]]> By: Ryan http://www.travel-rants.com/2008/11/30/lets-all-hope-mumbai-recovers-and-tourists-return/#comment-131805 Ryan Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:18:46 +0000 http://www.travel-rants.com/?p=2474#comment-131805 The potential of the impact is somewhat limited by the fact that the world economy is already hurting tourism. Lets not forget the term "staycation" entered the lexicon this year. Also let's hope India has a restrained response to the attacks, as relations with Pakistan are already strained, and a war between the two nuclear powers would certainly cripple tourism, as well as having far greater devastating consequences. Getting caught up in doom and gloom outlooks is precisely why terrorist attacks are committed. Support and aid the victims, but don't focus on the negative. I would encourage anyone with means to travel to India, within the coming months. Incidents which make tourist stay away usually lead to great deals, and great service ( and destinations not crawling w/ tourists!). I'm glad you bring up Sri Lanka, b/c it illustrates my point above perfectly. Terrorist attacks in Mumbai over the course of days kill approximately 200 people. That event garners constant media attention, focus and outcry around the world. Sri Lanka has been at war with rebels since 1983, and 70,000 people have died in the violence. No concerns over Sri Lanka's tourism industry? Or what of Burma/Myanmar? Some say it is immoral to travel to Burma, b/c no matter what your helping to fund the illegitimate, unjust, inhumane military junta which rules the country. Others encourage travel to the country, saying that if you travel with the intent to support the locals, your helping people in desperate need. I've been struggling with this issue since before the pro-democracy movement was harshly crushed ( which I find to be more devastating than the Mumbai attacks), or the junta's horrible response to the devastating cyclone which hit not too long ago. I hate to be so cynical but are we only concerned with area's that have 5 star luxury hotels frequented by western tourists? Or is it simply a case of puting a frog in boiling water will cause it to violently jump out, while putting a frog in cold water and slowly bringing the water to a boil will cause the frog to sit peacefully and boil to death? There are worse things than terrorist attacks, I'm just trying to shift focus, and add another point of view to the conversation. The potential of the impact is somewhat limited by the fact that the world economy is already hurting tourism. Lets not forget the term “staycation” entered the lexicon this year.

Also let’s hope India has a restrained response to the attacks, as relations with Pakistan are already strained, and a war between the two nuclear powers would certainly cripple tourism, as well as having far greater devastating consequences.

Getting caught up in doom and gloom outlooks is precisely why terrorist attacks are committed. Support and aid the victims, but don’t focus on the negative. I would encourage anyone with means to travel to India, within the coming months. Incidents which make tourist stay away usually lead to great deals, and great service ( and destinations not crawling w/ tourists!).

I’m glad you bring up Sri Lanka, b/c it illustrates my point above perfectly. Terrorist attacks in Mumbai over the course of days kill approximately 200 people. That event garners constant media attention, focus and outcry around the world. Sri Lanka has been at war with rebels since 1983, and 70,000 people have died in the violence. No concerns over Sri Lanka’s tourism industry?

Or what of Burma/Myanmar? Some say it is immoral to travel to Burma, b/c no matter what your helping to fund the illegitimate, unjust, inhumane military junta which rules the country. Others encourage travel to the country, saying that if you travel with the intent to support the locals, your helping people in desperate need. I’ve been struggling with this issue since before the pro-democracy movement was harshly crushed ( which I find to be more devastating than the Mumbai attacks), or the junta’s horrible response to the devastating cyclone which hit not too long ago.

I hate to be so cynical but are we only concerned with area’s that have 5 star luxury hotels frequented by western tourists? Or is it simply a case of puting a frog in boiling water will cause it to violently jump out, while putting a frog in cold water and slowly bringing the water to a boil will cause the frog to sit peacefully and boil to death?

There are worse things than terrorist attacks, I’m just trying to shift focus, and add another point of view to the conversation.

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