The impact of theft and tourist-targeted attacks in London on college students travel intentions: evidence from an experimental study

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how incidents of theft and tourist-targeted attacks affect college students' travel intentions in London.
• Conducted an experimental study with college students
• Utilized surveys to assess travel intentions
• Analyzed responses in relation to perceived safety
• College students reported decreased travel intentions following theft incidents
• Fear of attacks significantly influenced students' destination choices
• Perceptions of safety were linked to willingness to travel