Time poverty is the concept that individuals do not have enough discretionary time–the time
available after engaging in necessary activities like sleep and in the committed activities of …

To advance understanding of Special Interest Tourism (SIT), this paper will explore the
complexities of this phenomenon in the early 21st century. First, a look at what is “out there” …

This book forms part of a long-term research programme on the relationship between
tourism, culture, creativity and development, supported by ongoing empirical research in …

Festival and Events Management: an international perspective is a unique text looking at the
central role of events management in the cultural, tourism and arts industries. With …

This paper examines the value of short duration cultural festivals as tourist attractions, with
special emphasis on their role in attracting and retaining international tourists. The study …

While tourism has a long history of use as a tool for regional development, events and
festivals are a more recent policy option. In both cases the emphasis is often placed on the …

Bu çalışmada yöresel mutfak kültürünün festival turizmi kapsamında destekleyici bir ürün
olarak kullanılmasının sağlanması amaçlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda festival turizmi ve yöresel …

Building on the evidence of social impacts generated by sport events, there is a need for
research to identify strategies suitable for maximizing event benefits for disparate interest …

The chapter explores the relationship between festivals and events and a destination's
prosperity, identity, tourism image and marketing strategies. It explains the roles festivals …

This paper presents a framework that articulates the complete tourist experience with
reference to a traditional local event in Macau—A‐Ma Festival. The Stimulus Organism …