Logistics Challenges in Providing Security for Slovenian Tourists Abroad

Sodobni turizem je kot del globalnega varnostnega prostora izpostavljen številnim varnostnim izzivom, saj nanj vplivajo različni dejavniki tveganj in ogroţanj varnosti kot tudi krizne situacije. Varnost je pomembna vrednota posameznika in je povezana z vsemi segmenti človekovega ţivljenja in delovanja, tudi na področju turističnih potovanj. Posameznikova potreba po občutku varnosti še posebej pride do izraza na turističnih potovanjih in bivanju v tujini, zato je ključnega pomena vključevanje varnostnih vidikov v turizmu, da zagotovimo eno od osnovnih pričakovanj turista, t. j. brezskrben in varen oddih. Zagotavljanje varnosti slovenskih turistov na potovanjih in bivanju v tujini zajema številne aktivnosti (preventivne in kurativne) delovanja različnih subjektov, ki so zadolţeni za njihovo varnost – turistična destinacijaturistično gospodarstvo na destinacijiorganizator potovanja in njegovi poslovni partnerji na destinacijidrţava, od koder turist prihajamednarodne organizacije na področju turizma idr. Pri zagotavljanju varnosti turistov pa se pojavljajo številnih logistični izzivi, ki jih je potrebno ustrezno upravljati.Modern tourism is as a part of global security environment exposed to numerous security challenges – it is affected by various security risks and threats as well as crisis. Safety is an important part of the individual and is connected with all areas of human life and activities, including travelling. An individual’s need to feel safe comes to the fore especially in tourist travel and when staying abroad. Involvement of the security aspects in tourism is essential in providing one of the basic expectations of tourist, i.e. carefree and safe holiday. Ensuring the safety of Slovenian tourists abroad include numerous activities (preventive and curative) of the various subjects that are responsible for their safety – a tourist destinationthe tourist economy in destinationtour tourist travelhomeland country of touristsinternational tourism organizations etc. While ensuring the safety of tourists, many logistical challenges that must be managed properly appear