Events Tourism: Critical Insights and Contemporary Perspectives

This book provides critical insights and contemporary perspectives for exploring current trends, concerns, and prospects of events tourism. It examines modern-day global issues facing the industry, policymakers, researchers, and academics to advance understanding of practice and development of theory. Organized in four parts, it explores how events tourism is designed, planned, and delivered, addressing contemporary issues related to visitor attractions, music festivals, small and user-generated events, wanderlust, and entrepreneurship. The fourth part provides a peek into the future of events tourism, reshaping cities, music festivals, and critical dilemmas of the 21st century. With an international appeal due to cross-national contributions, it interests events and tourism practitioners, academics, students, researchers, policymakers, and business and investment sector professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers invaluable insights and contemporary perspectives for delving into the ever-evolving world of events tourism. It explores the pressing global issues confronting the events and tourism industry, policymakers, researchers, and academics, aiming to enhance our understanding of practice and the development of theory. Structured into four compelling parts, this book delves into the intricate aspects of event planning, execution, and delivery. The first part establishes a solid foundation by examining the core fundamental concepts of events tourism, providing a fundamental understanding of the field. The second part delves into contemporary topics related to visitor attractions, music festivals, small and user-generated events, wanderlust, and entrepreneurship. The third part focuses on the challenges and opportunities in the conference industry, particularly in the aftermath of disasters, the economic impact of mega-events, and city and destination concerns. The fourth and final part offers a glimpse into the future of events tourism, exploring how it will reshape cities, music festivals, and address critical dilemmas of the 21st century.

Due to its international appeal, thanks to contributions from across nations, this book captivates events and tourism practitioners, academics, students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals in the business and investment sectors worldwide.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367616427