Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned
events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events …

This article examines the relationship between events and social sustainability focussing on
community led, not-for-profit, social events. Drawing on broad literature, I consider the nature …

In this paper we show how the investment in cultural events may encourage the building of
social capital and foster the development of local communities. We rely on a case study we …

It is widely held that social capital can help build sustainable communities, yet researchers
agree that further research is needed to fully understand the social dimensions of …

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la existencia de relaciones significativas entre los
impactos socioculturales generados por los eventos celebrados en localidades turísticas de …

Cultural events are endorsed in urban cultural policy for their economic role in supporting
the tourism industry and their social role in strengthening community cohesion …

Communal celebrations bring out the best in us, offering a place for people to come together
and take a break from the routines of daily life. They are a vital aspect of city life and are …

A general presumption for government investment in cultural participation is that this kind of
activity improves socio-economic well-being. This study profiles participation in cultural …

Purpose With fierce competition in capturing tourists, it is crucial that destinations be
prepared to adapt and to refresh their event portfolio. The purpose of this paper is to look …

Abstract The 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition (Flora Expo) was held in several
urban parks in the center of the city. Over the course of the Expo, substantial variation was …