Social impacts of mega-events: a systematic narrative review and research agenda

Mair, Judith; Chien, P. Monica; Kelly, Sarah; Derrington, Stephanie

doi:10.1080/09669582.2020.1870989

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“…Despite the abundant research on the impacts of festivals on local residents' perceptions, results from previous studies are inconsistent, potentially due to diversity in both the conceptualization and measurement of the empirical data (Mair et al , 2021; Quinn, 2019). Some studies indicate strong effects of perceived impacts of festival on local residents overall satisfaction with events (Li and Wan, 2017; Song et al , 2015) whilst others have observed the opposite (e.g.…”

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Residents' perception of festival impacts and satisfaction: a focus on Zanzibar international film festival (ZIFF)

Jani

Philemon

2021

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PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to test the perceived economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts on the satisfaction of local residents with the Zanzibar International Film Festival.Design/methodology/approachStructured questionnaires were administered to 299 local Zanzibaris, to obtain the data necessary for hypotheses testing using Structural Equation Modelling through Smart PLS 3.0.FindingsThe findings reveal that locals' perceptions related to economic, cultural, environmental and pride impacts of the festival had greater positive significant effects on the level of satisfaction of local residents compared to image, entertainment and social impacts.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings uphold the utility of Social Exchange Theory in explaining local residents' perceptions of the festival. The results contribute to the existing literature on festivals by affirming the multidimensional nature of their social consequences.Practical implicationsManagerially, the results shed light on possible areas to be improved by festival promoters from both the public and private sectors in enhancing the positive perceptions held by local residents as well as improving festivals in the area or similar context.Originality/valueThe study expands the Triple Bottom Line dimensions of sustainability in the festival context by adding pride, entertainment and image perceived value.

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Residents' perception of festival impacts and satisfaction: a focus on Zanzibar international film festival (ZIFF)

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Philemon

2021

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“…Of the 16 papers included, 10 are particularly focused on the social or community dimensions of events. Although there is not necessarily an agreed upon definition in an events context, there is agreement that social sustainability relies on understanding and addressing the wide range of social impacts that are caused by events and festivals (Mair et al, 2021). Fredline et al (2003, p. 6) consider social impacts to be "any impacts that potentially have an effect on the quality of life for local residents."…”

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“…Over the past decade, the amount of work published on the social dimensions/social impacts or social legacies of events has mushroomed. Recent work by Mair et al (2021) in the context of mega-events has identified an important distinction in the way that events affect host communities between those impacts felt directly by the local community and those impacts which are indirect effects. This is important because many indirect impacts have previously been left out of discussions on social impacts, yet can affect the lives of community members.…”

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Events and sustainability: why making events more sustainable is not enough

Mair

Smith

2021

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

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The special issue dedicated to events and sustainability is introduced here. We provide synopses of the papers, preceded by an introductory essay that examines how event studies has approached the relationship between events and sustainable development. Existing work too often assumes that sustainability means reducing negative environmental impacts with other aspects of the sustainability paradigm neglected. And whilst social issues have risen to prominence in events research generally, this work is usually considered outwith sustainability debates, and without considering environmental and economic interrelationships. We argue that event scholars should examine how events might contribute to sustainable development, rather than merely exploring how individual events could be made more sustainable. Accordingly, there needs to be further work addressing how events might change attitudes and behaviours by promoting sustainable lifestyles, communities and technologies. Following this discussion, we justify the focus on social sustainability in the special issue, clarify what this actually means, and question whether this is always the most appropriate way of framing research on the social impacts of events. Given the timing of the special issue, there is also a short review of how the coronavirus crisis affected the events sector, and what the implications might be for sustainability.

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“…The aim of this paper is to explore, according to sport tourism experts panel compared with the existing literature, the link between sports and tourism and its opportunities as a driver of development for local destinations avoiding the most common negative Fecha recepción: 30-12-20. Fecha de aceptación: 08-03-21 F. Xavier Medina fxmedina@gmail.com impacts and legacies and maximizing the positives ones (Kim & Gursoy, 2006;Ziakas, 2010;Gonzáles & López, 2017;Kirby, Duignan & McGillivray, 2018;Peric, 2018;McGillivray, Duignan & Mielke, 2019;Mair et al, 2021;etc. ), in agreement with the guidelines set by the World Tourism Organization after its resolution 364(XII) of the UNTWO General Assembly held in Istanbul (Turkey) in 1997, and also with the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (1999).…”

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“…On the other hand, impacts and legacies of mega sport events tend to be perceived as socially problematic (Thomson et al, 2019;Mair et al, 2021). Not only the perception of the negative legacies usually outweighs the positive (Scheu & Preuss, 2018: 378) but the interests of micro and small business are normally sidelined, even when these are used as central to legitimize the events (Kirby, Duignan & McGillivray, 2018: 917).…”

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Sport tourism: an opportunity for local regions in a global context. A Delphi study (Turismo deportivo: Una oportunidad para los territorios locales en un contexto global. Un estudio Delphi)

Londoño¹,

Molero²,

Medina³

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This study is a research project that focus on the opportunities offered by sport tourism to invigorate local regions in a global context. Primary research data were collected through a Delphi method applied to a panel of 20 international experts on sport tourism worldwide. The results reveal that, in order to grow and become a development tool in tourism destinations, sport tourism activities need to be organised in close cooperation with sport and tourism agencies, decision makers and the local community. Moreover, that the cooperation between agencies of tourism and sport is essential to ensure the success of a sport tourism destination. Resumen. Este estudio es un proyecto de investigación que se centra en las oportunidades que ofrece el turismo deportivo para dinamizar las regiones locales en un contexto global. Los datos de la investigación primaria se recopilaron mediante un método Delphi aplicado a un panel de 20 expertos internacionales en turismo deportivo. Los resultados revelan que, para crecer y convertirse en una herramienta de desarrollo en los destinos turísticos, las actividades de turismo deportivo deben organizarse en estrecha cooperación con las agencias de deporte y turismo, los actors encargados de la toma de decisiones y la comunidad local. Además, se señala que la cooperación entre agencias de turismo y deporte es fundamental para asegurar el éxito de un destino de turismo deportivo.

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Social impacts of mega-events: a systematic narrative review and research agenda

Cited by 97 publications

References 96 publications

Residents' perception of festival impacts and satisfaction: a focus on Zanzibar international film festival (ZIFF)

Residents' perception of festival impacts and satisfaction: a focus on Zanzibar international film festival (ZIFF)

Events and sustainability: why making events more sustainable is not enough

Sport tourism: an opportunity for local regions in a global context. A Delphi study (Turismo deportivo: Una oportunidad para los territorios locales en un contexto global. Un estudio Delphi)

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