scholarly journals Mega-events and sociology. Definitions, controversies, and methodological-theoretical problems

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Matouš Veselský
Keyword(s):  
Mega Events

Evaluating tourist behaviour in sport mega-events through a structural equation model

2017 ◽  
pp. 101-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Risitano ◽  
Rosaria Romano ◽  
Annarita Sorrentino ◽  
Michele Quintano
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Tourist Behaviour

Involving Events as Cocreators of Destination Brand: The Case of South Savo Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-387
Author(s):  
Jenni Mikkonen ◽  
Ira Lahovuo
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Destination Branding ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
Destination Brand ◽  
Eastern Finland

Prior studies have recognized the importance of events in destination branding, but the focus has been on the roles of mega-events or sport events, while smaller cultural and freetime events have received far less attention. The stakeholder involvement in destination branding has also been attracting interest lately by many researchers, but there is lack of knowledge on how to utilize events in the branding processes. This study aims to fill the research gap through a case study in the South Savo region, eastern Finland. The purpose of this study is to examine the roles events have in destination branding, and how events are involved in cocreating the destination brand. The empirical data were collected through 13 semistructured interviews of event organizers and local tourism developers. The study identified four different roles and several involvement methods. The findings revealed the importance and potential of organized events in the branding, but it also revealed that they are not yet effectively utilized at the destination. However, there is a consensus about the importance of stakeholder involvement and a common will towards involving events in the branding process. The findings of this study can be utilized by tourism developers and stakeholders to improve destination branding processes.

Bidding for Sport Mega-Events

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
John K. Wilson ◽  
Bernhard Lobmayr ◽  
Richard Pomfret
Keyword(s):  
Mega Events

Global Sport

2018 ◽  
pp. 596-612
Author(s):  
Richard Giulianotti
Keyword(s):  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Future Research ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Economic Issues ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Sport For Development ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Sociocultural Issues ◽  
The Olympic Games

World sport often appears as one of the most powerful illustrations of globalization in action. This chapter provides a critical analysis of global sport. Four major areas of research and debate on global sport are examined: political–economic issues, centering particularly on the commercial growth of sport and inequalities between different regions; global sport mega-events such as the Olympic Games or World Cup finals in football; the emergence and institutionalization of the global sport for development and peace; and sociocultural issues, notably the importance of global sport to diverse and shifting forms of identity and belonging. Concluding recommendations are provided on areas for future research into global sport.

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PLANNING BUS OPERATIONS DURING MEGA EVENTS: THE ATHENS 2004 SUMMER OLYMPICS

2006 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 210-215
Author(s):  
Matthew G. Karlaftis ◽  
Konstantinos Kepaptsoglou ◽  
Antony Stathopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support Systems ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Mega Events
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