Can major sport events attract tourists? A study of media information and explicit memory

Ulvnes, Arne M.; Solberg, Harry Arne

doi:10.4324/9781315181356-4

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“…Several control variables were included: gender, age group, marital status, household income and region. Ulvnes and Solberg (2016) argued that these control variables can significantly influence tourism intentions in the perspective of attitude theory. Based on the inter-correlation analysis, it is clearly shown that only marital status and household income are significantly correlated with latent constructs.…”

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Can protection motivation theory explain the perception of international tourists' on medical tourism?

Seow

Choong

Chen

et al. 2021

JHTI

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PurposeMedical tourism has grown to become a formidable multinational industry to generate revenue. This phenomenon has also increased impact on the healthcare sector as well as strategies development opportunities. The present study emphases on the international tourists' behavioural intention for medical tourism in Malaysia. A research framework is derived from the exceptional component of fear appeal in protection motivation theory (PMT).Design/methodology/approachData were collected with a sample of 501 respondents and analysed via structural equation modelling approach. Both measurement model and structural model were assessed to generate the result.FindingsThe outcomes have shown a good backing on the use of adapted PMT theoretical model. There is a higher predictive power on health coping than health threats. Coping alternatives can be served as the linkage between the PMT appraisals and behavioural intention.Research limitations/implicationsThe study confirmed the effectiveness of using a theoretical framework in predicting international tourists' behavioural intention for medical tourism. It is suggesting that risk adaptive behaviour does offer a valuable proposition in contributing to the reception of medical tourism.Practical implicationsThe present study argues the need for greater clarity in understanding the emergent implications for health policy and healthcare delivery for future medical tourism development.Originality/valueThe fundamental theories and current literature do not incorporate the component of fear appeal in explaining decision making. The study findings demonstrate that protection motivation theory has provide another promising theoretical model in explaining international tourists' behaviour intention for medical tourism.

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Can protection motivation theory explain the perception of international tourists' on medical tourism?

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Chen

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“…Events can generate a variety of benefits for destinations (Hernández et al , 2014), particularly in terms of strengthening the competitiveness of the destination. It is important, however, to move forward with some previous considerations, especially with regard to issues of empirical and conceptual rigor (Higgins-Desbiolhes, 2018; Ulvnes and Solberg, 2016; Ziakas and Boukas, 2013; Zhang et al , 2017).…”

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Tourist events and satisfaction: a product of regional tourism competitiveness

Teixeira

Ferreira

Almeida

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Purpose This study aims to analyze the contribution of tourist event and satisfaction with tourism events as a product of regional tourism competitiveness, as well as evaluate factors of competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach The research followed a quantitative methodology by conducting a questionnaire on the four largest tourist events in Madeira (Carnival, Flower Festival, Atlantic Festival and Wine Festival), an insular island located in Portugal. Findings The sample consisted of 2,262 tourists surveyed during the year 2017 and structural equation models were used as the statistical method. Results showed that satisfaction is reflected in the client's loyalty to the choice of a tourist destination and also contributes directly and indirectly to the regional tourist competitiveness. Originality/value This study contributes to the valorization of local and regional events, perceived by the level of satisfaction and loyalty of tourists, as products of regional competitiveness of a tourist destination.

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“…According to Weber (1947), power can be defined as "the probability that one actor within a social relationship can carry out his own will despite elsewhere in the world than to visit previous host destinations (Ulvnes & Solberg, 2016). The research has not found evidence that hosting megaevents creates sport participation legacies, that is, an enduring increase in sport participation in the host nation (Brown, Essex, Assaker, & Smith, 2017)…”

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The Challenges of Hosting Major Events Owned by International Federations: A Case Study of the 2014 Chess Olympics

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Olderøien²

2018

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Solberg & Preuss, 2015). The applicants have to pay fees, plus additional fees if they are awarded the events. In addition come the costs of hosting, which depend on the nature of the event. Some require investments in venues and infrastructure in addition to the operational costs. Many organizers have had to deal with unexpected tasks and requirements after the awarding, some of which have been very costly.The objective of this research is to analyze the factors that can influence the costs, but also the

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Can major sport events attract tourists? A study of media information and explicit memory

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Can protection motivation theory explain the perception of international tourists' on medical tourism?

Can protection motivation theory explain the perception of international tourists' on medical tourism?

Tourist events and satisfaction: a product of regional tourism competitiveness

The Challenges of Hosting Major Events Owned by International Federations: A Case Study of the 2014 Chess Olympics

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