Effects Of Tourism Research Articles

Why (Not) Participate in an Adventure Motorcycle Tourism Event?

Individuals’ participation in tourism recreation events can be constrained by a number of situational factors and can also be bolstered by key influences such as a desire for a particular social identity. This study extends the current body of research by investigating the effects of social identity, motivation, and perceived constraints on desire, and thus on the intent to participate in organized motorcycle tourism events. This research was carried out on a sample of participants at an internationally acclaimed motorbike event: the Transitalia Marathon. The results of the structural model indicate that social identity has a positive influence on motivation, the desire to participate, and the intent to participate. In addition, social identity has a negative, direct effect on perceived constraints, which in turn have a negative effect on motivation. This motivation has a positive, direct influence on the desire to participate. The practical and research implications of this study are presented herein.

KANO Model for experience quality measurement of wine tourism events

Abstract Visiting wine tourism events is an attractive part of a trip for holidaymakers and day visitors. Thus, wine tourism is an important niche market for Germany with its 13 wine regions. Experiences play an increasingly important role in the consumption of tourism services. Therefore, it is also important to organize wine tourism events in an experience-oriented way. The present research design uses the KANO model to determine the requirements for experience staging at wine events from the customer’s point of view. The aim of the study is to provide wineries and other wine tourism providers with recommendations for experience staging in order to increase the attractiveness of the events and to improve the economic success.

Cultural events' service quality, satisfaction and loyalty: a case on an annual cultural diversity event in Borneo

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the hard and soft measures of service quality and visitors' satisfaction, which ultimately contribute to visitor loyalty to the destination, specifically in the context of the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) in Sibu, Sarawak (Malaysia).Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a quantitative research approach with 427 valid responses from domestic and international tourists of BCF and employs the cognitive-affective-conative theory to examine how the festival impacts visitor loyalty.FindingsThe findings indicate that both hard and soft measures significantly contribute to the service quality and visitor satisfaction at the BCF. Additionally, service quality and visitor satisfaction were found to positively influence destination loyalty, while the relationship between legibility and visitor satisfaction was not significant.Practical implicationsThe findings encourage the ministry and event organisers to adopt a destination event strategy that positions Sibu as an attractive event destination capable of attracting domestic and international tourists.Originality/valueThe findings of this study contribute to the existing body of knowledge on event tourism and destination loyalty by applying the cognitive-affective-conative theory. This study marks the first of its kind, analysing both the tangible (hard) and intangible (soft) measures of service quality and their impact on visitor satisfaction, ultimately influencing visitor loyalty to the destination, particularly in the context of the BCF in Sibu, Sarawak.

Cultural heritage and event tourism as a driver of a large historical town development (on the example of Avignon, southeastern France)

The authors investigate development resources and mechanisms for managing cultural tourism in Avignon, a large historical city (200 thousand inhabitants) located in southeastern France in Provence. The main attractions of the historical center are described (in the UNESCO World Heritage List), as well as famous theater festivals and other events, that form a very powerful tourist flow to this city on the Ron – over 3 million a year. A well-developed system of internal tourist arrangement has been studied, this system allows to use the Old City territory rationally without damaging valuable architectural objects. The surroundings of Avignon are briefly described – a picturesque cultural landscape, saturated with interesting historical and natural objects. Statistics characterizing the volume, composition and seasonality of tourist flow to Avignon is given.

International Congress Tourism, Adaptability, and Societal and Technological Transformations in the Pandemic Crisis

This study provides a conceptual approach to the congress system, a tourism sector particularly impacted by the pandemic crisis, but so far, only little studied in the literature. It focuses on the measures stakeholders adopt in the context of a significant crisis and structural changes. The main contribution of this work is a theoretical decoding of the metropolitan system of international congress tourism. It analyses the adaptation and shock absorption measures taken during the pandemic crisis by stakeholders of nine world cities in the context of structural transformations. The findings provide a better understanding of the adaptability of metropolitan stakeholders and societal and technological transformations in the event tourism sector.

Guidelines For Improving an Event Tourism Product

This article examines EVENT tourism as a specialized type that has seen rapid development in recent years, not only globally, but also in Bulgaria. However, the successful implementation and realization of its product is associated with the knowledge of a number of features and effective management of the destination for events. In this regard, the author's aspiration is to derive and systematize the guidelines for improving the event offer, following the example of the Saint Constantine and Helena resort.

Constructing influencing factors of sport event image and their consequential effect on tourists

ABSTRACT Watching sport events at tourist destinations is an appealing attraction for tourists because it generates excitement and direct understanding of the event, as well as the destination. Thus, a good event image can motivate people to re-attend sport events, make priority choices among similar games and even attach their personal feelings to the events. However, few researchers have explored the factors affecting sport event images and its consequential effects, particularly in the post-pandemic era. In the current study, 417 valid questionnaires were collected by convenience sampling during the 68th Macao Grand Prix, and analysed by structural modelling, via SPSS23 and AMOS26. The results showed that travel motivation, tourist-resident interaction and event quality are all important factors that positively influence the event image, with event quality having the most significant effect. Subsequently, event images positively affect event attachment and loyalty. Considering that the continued coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic travel risk still exist, it was incorporated as a moderator, which revealed that it negatively moderated the relations between event images, attachment and loyalty. This study supplements theoretical defects in sport event tourism by enriching the causes and effects of event images, and provides practical suggestions for sport event policymakers, planners and tourism managers.

STRATEGY TO IMPROVE SPORTS TOURISM IN THE JAKABARING SPORT CITY AREA, PALEMBANG CITY

Jakabaring Sport City (JSC) in Palembang, South Sumatera Province has become the largest centralized sport complex in Asia. This sport complex is the host of PON XVI 2004, SEA GAMES XXVI 2011 and ASIAN GAMES XVIII 2018. With the presence of several mega events, the Jakabaring Sport City (JSC) is one of the centres of international standard sport and tourism activities in Indonesia. Based on the data from Dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga, Palembang City, the number of international sporting events held in Jakabaring Sport City (JSC) has increased from 2015 by 14 events until 2019 increase to 3 events. From the existence of this matter, this research aims to study the actual development and potential in the tourism sector. The method used in this research is descriptive method by obtaining qualitative. And data collection techniques using literature studies. The data that has been obtained is than analyzed using an interactive analysis method by wich researchers are required to conduct data collection activities, data reduction, data presentation, and finally conclusions are obtained. This research resulted in an assessment direction on strategies to increase sport activities especially to increase the sport tourism events in Jakabaring Sport City (JSC), Palembang city

Features of the organization of events in order to attract tourists

The article is devoted to the study of the features of organizing event events for the purpose of developing domestic tourism. The paper provides a brief description of event tourism. The main factors that must be taken into account when organizing an event are highlighted. The main difficulties that arise during the organization of event events and ways to overcome them are considered. Proposals were made for events that could improve the situation in domestic tourism.

Applying the Model of Event Portfolio Tourism Leverage: A Study of the Volvo Ocean Race in Cardiff, UK

This study contributes to the extant literature on the leveraging of event portfolios, by applying the Model of Event Portfolio Tourism Leverage to a case study of the Volvo Ocean Race in Cardiff, UK. Through an examination of the various components of the model, the research demonstrates the value of the strategies and tactics it proposes, including the amplification of visitor numbers, diversification of tourism offerings, extension of the tourism season, fostering of event tourism networks, consolidation of destination assets, and bolstering of destination authenticity. Empirical data collected from three separate surveys, strategy documents, and feedback from stakeholders are analyzed to support this argument. The study also acknowledges some challenges to strategic portfolio management, particularly due to the fragmented nature of events suppliers in destinations and the difficulty in assessing the impact of leveraging actions, in the absence of benchmark data related to event visitors.

Multimodal experience as a predictor and catalyst of travel behavior

Three surveys and an intervention experiment among university students investigated the relationship between past experience with multimodal transportation and current travel behavior. The case study university primarily draws students from rural, car-oriented communities but also attracts students from international and domestic urban cities where walking, biking, and public transit are common. Nearly 800 students responded to the first survey. They confirmed the hypothesis that rural students lack experience with multimodal travel and are less likely than their urban classmates to use multimodal opportunities in their new environment. Next, a subset of students was surveyed before and after participating in a multimodal exposure tour (the treatment group). Their responses were compared to students who completed the same surveys but did not participate in the tour. The results indicate that the treatment group increased their use of bus, bike, and walking. The exposure experiment should be interpreted with caution due to a small sample size, nevertheless, the results showed statistical and practical significance and were supported by the initial survey that involved a large, reliable sample. This case study is a microcosm of people moving to new mobility environments and the potential to transform travel habits. The survey design and tour event provide a model for investigating previous travel experience and promoting change in mode choice. The approach of this study can help planners, policymakers, business leaders, and university administrators better understand and shape the travel behavior of their constituents.

Event Destination Selection Criteria: A Systematic Literature Review

Event destination selection criteria play a crucial role in event tourism. Understanding and effectively applying these criteria contribute to the success and attractiveness of destinations in the competitive event tourism industry. However, there has not been much research on destination selection criteria for event tourism. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the important criteria in selecting event destinations, it is necessary to conduct research using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Therefore, this research aims to carry out a systematic review of the existing literature to identify and analyze the relevant criteria for selecting destinations for various types of events. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach with data sources derived from journal literature from Google Scholar. The research data population is journals with a focus on event tourism and event destinations. The results of this study indicate that research from 2013 – 2023 on event tourism discusses the concept of events as a push factor in tourist destinations. Event tourism destinations mostly discuss the impact of event tourism on destinations both economically, in destination image, and in creating tourist segmentation. And the mostly discusses event tourism destination criteria as consisting of Infrastructure, Accessibility, Accommodation, Safety and Security, Local Support, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Event History, Seasonal Considerations, Marketing and Promotion, Environmental and Sustainability Considerations, Competitive Advantage, Economic Impact.

Sports Brands and Tourism: Unexpected Perspectives of Mutual Development

Objective: This paper takes the World Cup in Qatar as a case study to study how sports brands and sports tourism development are mutually beneficial, focusing on the development of sports tourism, the marketing strategy of sports brands, and the mutual influence and complementary relationship between the two. Investigate the development of the global sports tourism market in recent years, analyze the characteristics of sports tourism products and services, and discuss the attractiveness and value-added effects of sports events as tourism destinations. Methods: This study uesd the event analysis method for research. Choose the Qatar World Cup as the research object, regard it as an important sports tourism event and sports brand marketing event. Citations from related articles provided the basis for this study. This approach can provide insight into the performance and impact of the combination of sports tourism and sports branding at the World Cup in Qatar, making a meaningful contribution to the research field. Results: The research results showed that there are some problems in sports tourism at present, but the future development potential is huge, especially after the epidemic is over. Sports tourism will usher in rapid development. The combination of tourism and sports can not only enhance the popularity of tourist destinations but also bring huge economic benefits. To sum up, the conclusion of this paper is that the combination of sports brands and tourism has broad market prospects. Conclusion: The combination of sports tourism and sports brands played an important role in the World Cup in Qatar and had a profound impact on the promotion of sports tourism destinations and the dissemination of sports brands. Through the research, the following conclusions can be drawn sports tourism is an important platform for sports brand promotion, and the global communication of sports brands has helped sports tourism to enhance its popularity. However, in the combination of sports tourism and sports brands, Qatar also faces some challenges, such as seasonal factors and cultural differences, which require the entire sports tourism industry to continuously explore solutions.

Neo-Exoticism Discourses in Indonesian Online Media: Normalizing Cultural Tourism Regime amid Market Economy

This article explores the construction of neo-exoticism discourses in Indonesian online news media. Drawing on online news media research, we show how the transformation of ethnic cultures in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia were positioned as the basis of various tourism events using the representation theory with the discursive constructionist approach. We focus on how some Indonesian online news media reported and positioned Banyuwangi Festival through quotations of government’s official’s statements and descriptions of cultural events that emphasize the transformation of ethnic cultures to meet national and global tourism markets. In doing so, Indonesian online news media actively produced, promoted, and distributed discourses of neo exoticism by emphasizing the beauty of certain of traditional rites, fashions, and arts in various carnivals and festivals. In addition, the media constructed neo-exoticism discourses as a formulas to popularize cultural and touristic events which proved to be beneficial, economically, for local people. However, we argue that broadcasting neo-exotic narratives also created online news media discursive subjects that normalize tourism regimes as managed by the cooperation of government and investors.

Tourism destination events classifier based on artificial intelligence techniques

Identifying client needs to provide optimal services is crucial in tourist destination management. The events held in tourist destinations may help to meet those needs and thus contribute to tourist satisfaction. As with product management, the creation of hierarchical catalogs to classify those events can aid event management. The events that can be found on the internet are listed in dispersed, heterogeneous sources, which makes direct classification a difficult, time-consuming task. The main aim of this work is to create a novel process for automatically classifying an eclectic variety of tourist events using a hierarchical taxonomy, which can be applied to support tourist destination management. Leveraging data science methods such as CRISP-DM, supervised machine learning, and natural language processing techniques, the automatic classification process proposed here allows the creation of a normalized catalog across very different geographical regions. Therefore, we can build catalogs with consistent filters, allowing users to find events regardless of the event categories assigned at source, if any. This is very valuable for companies that offer this kind of information across multiple regions, such as airlines, travel agencies or hotel chains. Ultimately, this tool has the potential to revolutionize the way companies and end users interact with tourist events information.

The origins of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival: invented traditions, winter sportscapes, and heritage sport tourism in sustainability and the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere

ABSTRACT The Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival emerged as the world’s third Birkebeiner cross-country ski loppet in 1985, emulating the Norwegian Birkebeiner and the American Birkebeiner. This study examines the early years of the Canadian Birkebeiner as a heritage sport tourism event with routes near Edmonton, Alberta, that became an annual festival and attraction in western Canada. Invented tradition, sportscapes, and heritage sport tourism are a conceptual frame to analyse how the Festival represented the Birkebeiner legends, how skiers and skiing constituted landscapes, and how the event contributed to sustainability. The Canadian Birkebeiner resulted in a winter sport festival and sportscape that shaped cross-country skiing, trails, and public lands, and was indicative of fluid social relations and rural place making by means of skiing. Based on archival and oral history sources, the study argues the Canadian Birkebeiner was an invented tradition that originated with a ski loppet instrumental in the negotiation of terrain for cross-country skiing that contributed to winter sportscapes and heritage sport tourism in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, and, ultimately, within the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere. It contributes to studies of winter events with local and broader implications for sustainable heritage tourism.

The influence of tourism event constraints and hospitableness on tourists with disabilities satisfaction and revisit intention in Saudi Arabia

The influence of tourism event constraints and hospitableness on tourists with disabilities satisfaction and revisit intention in Saudi Arabia

‘If they touch our cloudberries, that means war’: Rural liveability and acceptance of environmental impacts from event tourism

Through the lens of liveability and Buen Vivir, I explore how local actors form their acceptance of the physical impact on nature caused by a trail marathon in north-central Sweden, particularly given trail and soil erosion. With a qualitative multi-method research approach, the findings reveal that the local actors minimise the impacts by getting involved in various activities both inside and outside the event. Different knowledge and practices foster sustainability and create acceptance. While the growth of tourism creates unease and feelings of inadequate control, this event is seen as a distinct phenomenon. I show that liveability goes beyond perception and requires integration of the local environment into local practices. Current acceptance may however be eroded if more or larger events occur in the future. Policies and planning must therefore acknowledge and incorporate these local practices to create sustainability.

College sport, events tourism and the demand for short-term rentals

ABSTRACT Using a central place theory approach, this study investigates the demand for short-term rental units and how it is impacted by external sport-related events (college football, university events, and holidays), location, and the characteristics of the units. Using an extensive database of 1,852 units and their daily availability in Ann Arbor, Michigan, findings of the main model and two robustness models support the relevancy of central place theory to sport tourism and reveals from an externalities perspective just how dependent the city’s hospitality and tourism industry is on the university, and particularly the scheduling of events including American football games. The findings provide detailed results for short-term rental bookings based on unit characteristics, dates, and external factors. This study reveals the impact a sport organization has on the local hospitality market that should be further examined in other towns and cities debating the future of hospitality industry and the relationship between sport and tourism.

Exploring the perceptions and attitudes of residents at modern art festivals: The effect of social behavior on support for tourism

This study examines the extent to which residents' perceptions and attitudes regarding a modern art festival influence their support for the event. Tourism events can affect residents' quality of life and lead to diverse levels of support among the local population. Few studies have used residents' social behavior as a variable. Exchange-based variables, such as the interaction between residents and visitors and their involvement in events, have rarely been employed in Social Exchange Theory-based research. The study identifies four clusters depending on diverse levels of exchange and support for a tourism event using exchange variables and the perceived regional revitalization, perceived impact of proximity, and support for continuing the event, as well as a variable for thought change which is specific to this study. Data were collected from residents of the twelve islands in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan where the art festival took place. The quantitative data was complemented by text-mining analysis to investigate the reasons for residents’ perceptions and attitudes.