Accidents in tourism sector and tourist and employee casualties

Especially in recent years, we have started to witness more frequent accidents in the tourism sector. For instance, many accidents involving passenger buses have taken place, even resulting in loss of lives. Regarding this issue, a special article has been written by one of the most experienced professionals in the industry. Let’s see what is discussed in said article.

The article highlights the frequent bus accidents resulting in loss of lives, shedding light on the reasons behind them. It says, while the blame for accidents is often placed on drivers, the real issue has to do with poor working conditions and inadequate rest periods.

OVERWORKED BUS DRIVERS FOR LOW WAGES TO MAKE ENDS MEET

The author notes that bus drivers are overworked for long hours and have to make ends meet with low wages. It is observed that the owners of passenger bus companies do not take responsibility for accidents, while the focus is on the challenging conditions under which employees work. In the article, the absence of the practice of having two drivers on long journeys and insufficient rest times for drivers are brought up. The rising costs are said to lead to labor exploitation and problems in the sector.

MINISTRY SHOULD FOCUS ON HOW TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR A SAFER TOURISM OPERATION

While the Ministry of Culture and Tourism conducts promotional activities for tourism, it is pointed out that they also need to collaborate with other ministries to address incidents that endanger the lives of tourists and tourism workers. The text emphasizes that tourism is a complex ecosystem, and the problems should not be ignored despite the fancy promotional campaigns.

The text concludes that flashy promotional efforts do not conceal the real issues and that the challenges in the sector should not be overlooked. It stresses the need to resolve these problems and make the industry safer. (Birgül AKGÜL / Turizm Güncel)