Fake news/misinformation meets tourism
How has fake news shaped our understanding of a place/event?
How does it effect the research into the place/event?
What is the general consensus on the site?
What does this mean for the site's upkeep and preservation efforts?
Does this limit projects seeking more information about the site due to public perception?
What factors lead to the creation of fake news within tourism?
How does fake news in tourism pose health/ security risks for tourists?
Does it lead to increases in criminal activity in the area, which make it less tourism friendly?
Which countries are(n't) able to combat misinformation?
How does this affect the area's reputation?
Does it affect the area's economy if it is based solely within tourism rates?
How does this effect the local wildlife and enviroment?
What forms does fake news come in within tourism? -
Definition of fake news: Fake news is false or misleading information presented as news. Fake news often has the aim of damaging the reputation of a person or entity, or making money through advertising revenue.
Who's job is it to control/contain the spread of fake news within tourism?
The tourism company? Then how are they supposed to:
root out all the misinformation
give evidence for a court order if it comes to that
undo most of the damage done
find the person(s) responsible and seek damage fees.
repair visitor rates after a scandal
Local media company?
How does fake news in tourism effect the environment?
Are these factors preventable? If so how preventable are they?
It is impossible to track down a a perpetrator(s)
there is little in place to prevent fake news from being publicized on social media.
Information can be can spread anonymously
Even if the user is kicked from a site, he or she can return under a new pseudonym.
Is this a regular occurence?
Highest performing:
Finland, Norway,
Denmark, Estonia, Ireland,
Sweden, Canada,
Switzerland, Netherlands
Australia,Germany
and Iceland
Lowest performing:
Georgia, North Macedonia,
Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Albania, Turkey,
Montenegro, Moldova,
Bulgaria and Serbia.
Why do governments not have any strong laws against fake news in tourism?
Why do governments not have strong laws that protect the tourism sector?
Elements influencing negative opinions about tourists which risks local communities face from over-tourism.
traveler’s satisfaction, repeat visitation intentions,
positive/negative word of mouth,
affect the image of the tourism industry
interactions between the local community and travelers
how does it affect local industries and businesses with good/bad reputations?
Could this be the fault of just bad advertising, the wrong demographic is targeted or some larger issue like economic recessions?