Tourism Survey » Somali Tourism Perception

Dear participant, this survey form has been prepared to scientifically analyze Somalia's tourism security perception. The results will only be used in academic studies and your personal information will not be shared under any circumstances. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Dr. Aynur Gülenç Birsen
Dr. Soner Arslan

Necmettin Erbakan University
Türkiye

1-Demographic

Please mark the appropriate option for the following demographic questions.

1.1. Gender

Female

Male

1.2. Occupation

1.3. Educational status

1.4. Age

1.5. Nationality

1.6. Travel method

Solo

2 people

3-5 people

6+ people

2-Profiles

Tourist Profiles Regarding Their Visit to Somalia

2.1. Have you visited Somalia before?

Yes

No

2.1.1. How many times have you been here before?

1 time

2 times

3 times

Many times

2.1.2. When was the last time you visited Somalia?

2.2. How safe do you think Somalia is now, in general, compared to your previous visits?

Very Little Safe

Slightly Safe

Normal

Somewhat Safe

Very Safe

2.3. How long have you been traveling in Somalia?

Number of weeks

Number of days

2.4. How long do you plan to stay in Somalia?

Number of weeks

Number of days

2.5. How many times have you traveled to another country in the last 2 years?

3. Participants' perceptions of crime and security

When choosing a travel destination, please check the most appropriate box regarding how important the following elements are to you.

3.1. Reason for travel

	Very Unimportant 1	Unimportant 2	Neither important nor unimportant 3	Important 4	Very Important 5
1. Beautiful view
2. Good shopping opportunities
3. Climate and weather conditions
4. Cleanliness
5. Cultural and historical attractions
6. Opportunity to speak the same language
7. Seeing/being in a new and different place
8. Modernity of the society and quality of infrastructure
9. Meeting new people
10. Warm approach of local people to visitors
11. Safety and security
12. Tourist attractions and events
13. Entertainment and nightlife opportunities
14. Other (Specify)

14. Other (Specify)

4. Safety of a Destination

In your opinion, how important are the following elements for the safety of a destination? Please tick the appropriate box.

4.1. Safety of a Destination

	Very unimportant 1	Unimportant 2	Neither important nor unimportant 3	Important 4	Very Important 5
1. Good lighting in public areas
2. Other tourists around
3. Other locals around
4. Police or security guards around
5. People's friendliness
6. Modernity of society
7. Whether the destination is geared towards adult tourists
8. Adequacy and cleanliness of public facilities
9. Separate facilities for locals and tourists
10. Similarity of destination culture to yours
11. What your friends and other people tell you
12. Information I get from media (television, newspaper)
13. Other (Specify)

13. Other (Specify)

5. Experience in Somalia

5.1. Have you ever not visited a place because of security concerns?

Yes

No

5.2. How would you rate the Somali destination in terms of crime and security? Please tick the relevant box.

5.4. Are there any other destinations in Somalia that you know or have heard of that are unsafe?

No

Yes

5.4.1. If your answer is YES, which place do you think is not safe?

5.5. Did you ever feel unsafe during this trip?

No

Yes

5.5.1. If your answer is yes, please write where you felt insecure?

5.6.1. Other (Please indicate here the situation in which you feel unsafe)

6. Somalia Trip

6.1. Please indicate whether you agree with the following statements regarding your visit to Somalia.

	Strongly Disagree 1	Disagree 2	Neither Agree Nor Disagree 3	Agree 4	Strongly Agree 5
1. Somalia is safer than my country
2. The people of Somalia are friendly
3. Crime rates towards tourists are low in Somalia
4. Crime rates towards locals are higher in Somalia than tourists
5. Hitchhiking is safe
6. Travelling alone is dangerous in Somalia
7. Somalia is a family-friendly holiday destination
8. Somalia attracts irresponsible people
9. I will recommend Somalia to my friends and relatives because it is safe
10. Serious crime rates are low in Somalia
11. Property crime is high
12. I can go out often in the evenings in Somalia
13. I feel safe walking around the streets of Somalia during the day
14. I feel safe walking around the streets of Somalia in the evenings
15. I am worried about my own safety
16. I am worried about the safety of my belongings
17. Other tourists I meet are friendly
18. Other tourists commit crimes while travelling
19. Travel is risky everywhere in the world
20. Travel is a break from normal life has higher risks

6.2.1. Other (Please specify your security measures)

6.3. Have you or your relative been the victim of any criminal activity during your trip to Somalia?

No

Yes

6.3.1. If you were the victim of a theft, what items were stolen?

6.3.2. What was the approximate monetary value of your loss?

	Extremely unsafe	Unsafe	Neither safe nor unsafe	Safe	Very safe
1. Before coming to Somalia
2. Somalia today
3. Somalia compared to other countries
4. Somalia compared to my own country

	Extremely unsafe	Unsafe	Neither safe nor unsafe	Safe	Very safe	No idea
1. Mogadishu
2. Hargeisa
3. Bosaso
4. Merca
5. Kismayo