An Economic Downfall: Fragile Data Management Systems a Major Security Threat for Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism, a rapidly growing sector that significantly contributes to global economic development, especially in developing nations reliant on natural and cultural assets. While the tourism industry is considered as an economic powerhouse, contributing to GDP and employment, the tourism industry faces increasing security vulnerabilities due to digital technology and reliance on data management systems. Fragile data management systems not only expose the industry to compromise security but also jeopardize its long-term economic sustainability. This paper explores how vulnerable data management systems in tourism pose a critical security threat to the sustainable development of tourism, undermine economic viability and ability to maintain sustainable economic growth. This study also proposes strategies to strengthen data management systems in case of tourism sector’s resilience. Through a review of case studies, industry reports, and theoretical insights this research aims to highlights also proposes actionable solutions as an urgent need for robust data governance, to secure infrastructure for mitigating security threat an inside cause of economic collapse.