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Schiebler, S. A., Crotts, J. C. & Hollinger, R. C. (1996) Florida tourists' vulnerability to crime. In: A. Pizam & Y. Mansfield (eds.), Tourism, Crime and International Security Issues. Chichester, Wiley. pp. 37-50.

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Appendices
Appendix 1
Table 1. Tourism and 2005 Bombings in London
Tourism before July 7, 2005
- 185 billion pounds a year;
- 31 million foreign visitors;
- 4% of GDP;
- 2.8 million jobs.
Tourism after July 7, 2005
- 2% of general decline;
- 30.5 million visitors;
- 2.3% decline of GDP;
- 0.5% decrease in employment.

Appendix 2
The Questionnaire
Interviewed Persons:
Ann 21 years, single;
Peter 43 years, divorced;
Colin 30 years, married;
Mary 50 years, married.
1) What is your occupation?
A. a student;
P. a project manager;
C. a journalist;
M. a housewife.
2) Do you travel for business of for pleasure?
A. For pleasure;
P. For business and for pleasure;
C. Mainly for business;
M. For pleasure.
3) Do you prefer active or passive tourism?
A. I certainly prefer active tourism;
P. Mainly active tourism;
C. Absolutely active tourism;
M. Passive tourism.
4) What factors influence your decision to visit this or that place?
A. Climate, kinds of entertainment, sightseeing, safety.
P. Sightseeing and safety;
C. Interesting sites, people, entertainment;
M. Climate and, of course, safety.
5) What countries do you prefer to visit?
A. Almost all countries, especially Egypt, Slovakia, France and the Netherlands.
P. Mainly developed countries.
C. I am very fond of France, Germany and Russia.
M. France, Poland and Germany.
6) Do you avoid countries with high risk of crimes and terrorism?
A. Mainly, yes;
P. Yes.
C. No.
M. Yes.
7) Will you cancel the trip if you hear of a terrorist attack?
A. Obviously, yes;
P. Yes.
C. It is my job to visit different places.
M. Of course, yes.
8) Do you think that the recent terrorist attack in London will negatively influence the British tourist and travel industry?
A. Hope, not.
P. I think, the impact will be short-term.
C. The impact will be minor.
M. Yes.

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