Emergency planning and recovery for terror situations: an analysis with special reference to tourism

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect management has on terror and emergency response and recovery. Specifically, the investigation will determine what management model or methodology seems to produce the greatest effect when preparing for, reacting to, and recovering from terror and emergency situations. Design/methodology/approach – This paper employs meta analysis of the relevant literature as the primary approach to achieve its purpose. Findings – The analysis implies that preparation should replace simple planning; resilience building is the key to disaster preparedness; leadership skills of managers are paramount; and, rigid response doctrine (RRD) must be built‐into the plans, among others. Originality/value – For the most part, this paper may be termed as the result of derivative research, since it draws heavily on generic research in the area of disaster management.