Outsourcing the Games – measuring resident support for hosting an outsourced Olympic event
Current Issues in Tourism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 5
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Language: Английский
Clustering Residents’ Perception and Support of Urban Rally Tourism: The Sierra Morena Rally in Córdoba, Spain
Societies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 81 - 81
Published: March 27, 2025
Sports
events
hold
significant
importance
for
host
territories,
influencing
their
economic,
social,
and
environmental
dynamics.
These
generate
diverse
impacts
that
shape
residents’
perceptions
subsequent
support,
which
are
crucial
ensuring
long-term
success.
However,
the
study
of
motorsports,
particularly
rally
at
national
championship
level,
remains
underexplored,
despite
capacity
to
attract
tourism
foster
regional
development.
This
adopts
a
quantitative
approach,
employing
survey
753
responses
collected
during
urban
track
2024
Sierra
Morena
Rally
in
Córdoba,
Spain.
Using
Exploratory
Factor
Analysis
(EFA)
non-hierarchical
Cluster
Analysis,
residents
were
segmented
based
on
impacts—touristic,
environmental,
urban—and
support
event.
The
analysis
identified
three
resident
clusters:
Reluctant
Beneficiaries,
Pragmatic
Resigned,
Convinced
Optimists.
groups
exhibited
varying
levels
perceived
positive
negative
impacts,
with
differences
rally.
findings
contribute
theoretical
understanding
non-mega
motorsports
events,
highlighting
tailored
communication
strategies
anticipation
generated.
addresses
existing
knowledge
gaps
by
segmenting
regarding
perception
national-level
event
first
time
academic
literature.
Language: Английский
Clustering Residents’ Perception of Rural Rally Tourism: An Inclusive Approach from the Sierra Morena Rally in Obejo, Spain
Tourism and Hospitality,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 69 - 69
Published: April 24, 2025
Motorsports
tourism
has
a
significant
impact
on
host
communities,
especially
when
they
are
small
communities.
This
research
aims
to
segment
the
resident
population
of
very
rural
municipality,
Obejo,
before
celebration
Sierra
Morena
Rally
in
province
Cordoba,
Spain.
The
study
is
based
principles
social
exchange
theory
(SET)
and
triple
bottom
line
(TBL).
In
addition,
it
follows
calls
from
existing
academic
literature
explore
fourth
dimension
perception,
related
inclusion
point
view
gender,
age,
functional
diversity.
exploratory
factor
analysis
(EFA)
non-hierarchical
cluster
were
used
sample
281
residents.
A
structure
four
dimensions
perception
obtained:
economic,
social,
environmental,
inclusive.
Together,
explain
just
over
80%
total
variance.
Three
segments
defined:
motor
enthusiasts,
environmentally
conscious
fans,
admitted
critics.
underlines
need
expand
TBL
framework
with
an
inclusive
motorsports
tourism,
emphasizing
gender
equality,
intergenerational
participation
diversity
foster
more
sustainable
socially
cohesive
events
areas.
Language: Английский
The impact of recurring non-mega sport events on residents’ support intention
International Journal of Event and Festival Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 247 - 264
Published: April 7, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
address
a
gap
regarding
the
positive
and
negative
social
impacts
of
recurring
non-mega
sport
events
perceived
by
local
residents.
It
seeks
deepen
understanding
how
these
contribute
community
support
or
resistance.
The
current
emphasizes
moderating
role
identity
participation.
In
doing
so,
it
hopes
offer
insightful
information
on
communities’
reactions
provide
useful
suggestions
for
policymakers
event
planners
improve
sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach
A
survey
was
conducted
among
592
residents
Rongjiang
County,
China.
Structural
equation
modeling
used
test
effect
intention.
Multi-group
analysis
explore
roles
Findings
results
suggest
that
residents’
positively
affect
their
intentions.
Conversely,
hinder
Community
participation
moderate
impacts,
but
neither
moderates
Originality/value
By
originally
developing
disruption
theory
examine
validating
applicability
exchange
self-determination
context
research,
research
provides
new
insights
into
communities.
need
strategic,
community-focused
approach
managing
events.
Language: Английский
Residents’ trust, perceived benefits and support for mega-sporting events: insights from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
International Journal of Event and Festival Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 575 - 589
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
reveal
the
interrelationships
between
residents’
perceived
trust,
social
and
personal
benefits
event
support
intention
for
Tokyo
Olympic
Paralympic
Games.
were
investigated
over
time.
Design/methodology/approach
Data
collected
twice
(Time
1:
7–9
September
2021
Time
2:
2022)
using
a
panel
design.
Stratified
online
sampling
employed
based
on
resident
status,
age
viewership
(
n
=
714).
Structural
equation
modelling
analyse
data.
Findings
Trust
strongly
affected
at
1
2.
However,
2
did
not
significantly
influence
reciprocal
effects
observed
be
weakly
related
or
related.
Practical
implications
Bidding
procedures
often
require
public
backing.
Actors
must
explain
how
residents
will
generally
which
might
derive
from
megasport
event.
Briefings
would
also
boost
openness.
Messages
that
locals
can
apply
their
own
lives
are
more
important
than
explaining
society
change.
Originality/value
This
contributed
literature
by
applying
concepts
trust
buy-in
exchange
theory
context
mega-sporting
events.
findings
highlighted
success
such
events
hinged
buy-in.
Contrary
previous
studies,
research
clarified
while
may
have
distrusted
certain
entities,
they
still
supported
event,
indicating
operated
independently.
Language: Английский