Tourist Safety Institute
Enhancing safety and security in the tourism industry through innovative researched-based solutions
About
The Tourist Safety Institute is the thought leader in creating community resilience through evidence-based solutions to promote the safety and stability in Nevada and tourist destinations around the world.
Our Research Areas
Perceptions of Safety
Our safety research is focused on understanding tourist perceptions and experiences to identify and develop strategies that minimize risk and enhance safety.
Events
Our research on live events is conducted in collaboration with stakeholders across diverse entities to prepare for and enhance responses to threats, and create secure experiences and policies.
Health
Our health research addresses public health concerns and helps maintain and promote the wellbeing of visitors.
Resilience
Our research on resiliency assesses how individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems within a city can survive, adapt, and grow.
From the UNLV News Center
The Tourist Safety Institute is one of the research institutes in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, and is an important part of UNLV's community engagement focus.
