The general aim of this research project has been to examine this phenomenon of tourism flow switching and consider the factors driving the geopolitical instability that
can compromise destination security. On a more practical level the research has also examined what the reactions of Dutch tourists are to security threats affecting
their tourism decisions and looked at the development of preventive measures against attacks by destinations and travel organisations. Finally, the research on
the regional geopolitics of the MENA and European areas have together with the attitudes of Dutch tourists towards destination security been used as inputs into a scenario planning process involving the steering group of tour operators who originally commissioned this research, as participants. This process has focussed on macro environmental analysis, identification of key uncertainties, and the development of resilient strategies for the future.