Environmental impacts and certification: evidence from the Milan World Expo 2015

Guizzardi, Andrea; Mariani, Marcello M.; Prayag, Girish

doi:10.1108/ijchm-09-2015-0491

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“…Certification programs and tourism standards have become popular in recent years. In particular voluntary standards and eco-labels have introduced specific indicators that can foster socially, culturally and environmentally responsible tourism (Buckley, 2002; Dos Santos, Méxas and Meiriño, 2017; Honey, 2002; Guizzardi et al., 2017). However, despite the positive impact of sustainable certification on environmental protection, social integrity and economic viability of remote, or less popular destinations, the applicability of several standards to mature tourism areas has been strongly disputed (Margaryan and Stensland, 2017; Sasidharan et al., 2002).…”

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Evaluating a standard for sustainable tourism through the lenses of local industry

Gkoumas¹

2019

Heliyon

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This paper investigates the reasons for the failure of the Mediterranean Standard for Sustainable Tourism (MESST), a European Union initiative to create sustainable certification schemes for tourism destinations and local enterprises in Southeast Europe. Following an ex-post facto analysis based on the opinions of local tourism professionals who had involved in the creation of MESST in 2007, this study evaluates the credibility and the applicability of the standard in Rhodes island, Greece. The findings indicate that structural idiosyncrasies of cultural, political and socio-economic context influence the perceptions of the local tourism industry regarding tourism sustainability. According, to the results the incomplete accreditation process, the inability of tourism businesses to comply with technical and operational requirements, inadequate local governance and a general feeling of distrust to local authorities and tourism institutions sabotaged the utility and adoption of the standard. Finally, the study questions the capacity of sustainability indicators to map out the constant transformations and challenges of destinations so that to provide feasible benefits for tourism professionals, enhance the well-being of host communities and deliver quality services for visitors.

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Evaluating a standard for sustainable tourism through the lenses of local industry

Gkoumas¹

2019

Heliyon

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“…With proper procedures and policies in place, the negative environmental impact can be mitigated. A case in point is Expo 2015 in Milan which was the first host city to obtain ISO certification for adherence to sustainability best practices, verified by residents who confirmed that the event had had a minimal environmental impact on urban life (Guizzardi et al (2017). Dubai’s policy planners seem to have embedded environmental sustainability into policy-making, which is reflected in the thematic attribution for Expo 2020.…”

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The pre- and post-event planning roadmap for Expo 2020: Dubai’s coming-out-party

Nadkarni

2019

WHATT

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Purpose Expo 2020 is scheduled to open on October 20, 2020, and will be the largest mega-event to-date in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, drawing in up to 300,000 visitors a day, half of them from abroad, in its six months of operation. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview on how the story has evolved in terms of preparation for the event since Dubai won the bid to host Expo 2020 in 2013. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis of the existing literature was undertaken and industry white papers and government portals were consulted to assimilate knowledge sources and to formulate an informed opinion about the impact of Expo 2020 on Dubai. Findings The backdrop to Expo 2020 is outlined, followed by an overview of events with the support of literature. The pre-event buildup in terms of policies and infrastructure is assessed and an impact analysis is performed based on the framework of the triple bottom line model. The framework is used to explore post-event challenges, and the steps that will need to be taken by stakeholders and policymakers are also discussed. Originality/value There is a dearth of academic literature on Dubai as a destination. This paper brings into focus the importance of Expo 2020 to Dubai's sustainable development and, thus, addresses a critical gap in literature.

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“…However, Hall (2012) warns managing and delivering events is not a solution to enhance competitiveness, instead researchers need to transcend neoliberal thinking when exploring impacts. Event impacts are always intended, but are not always clearly understood; interpretations can differ among stakeholders (Wallstam et al , 2020), especially resident populations (Doumi et al , 2020; Guizzardi et al , 2017). Lauermann (2019) notes residents will raise skepticism when impact or legacy plans are vague.…”

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Pre-event competitiveness: exploring residents’ perceptions of place management and local impacts

Wise

Badurina

Perić

2021

IJCHM

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Purpose There is a need to rethink destination competitiveness research, which tends to overlook local impacts of events and new developments. Conducting pre-event research challenges researchers to move beyond analyzing competitiveness as an end (concerning strategy, tangible outcomes, economic deliverables and value for visitors) to assessing competitiveness as a beginning (through perceptions of place management and local impacts). Design/methodology/approach Survey research with local residents explores competitiveness pertinent to perceptions of place management and local impacts. Participation, enthusiasm and information availability are independent variables to assess whether statistically significant differences exist among residents’ perceptions. In total, 454 surveys were collected; the analysis involved exploratory factor analysis and t-test. Findings Factor analysis revealed two factors for place management (organizational competencies; managing awareness) and local impacts (awareness of social benefits; local interest and support). Enthusiasm and information availability have stronger influences on residents’ perceptions than participation in pre-event activities. Practical implications More emphasis needs put on ensuring information availability promotes enthusiasm, to help encourage participation. These three variables are a necessary basis for exploring residents’ pre-event perceptions – a key starting point to guide decision-making through later stages of an event life-cycle. Originality/value Events and competitiveness studies focusing specifically on information availability and enthusiasm of residents is little-explored. By exploring these variables and extending insight on participation, this paper contributes to the literature by assessing pre-event resident perceptions of place management and local impacts (with data collected as event developments were being realized).

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Environmental impacts and certification: evidence from the Milan World Expo 2015

Cited by 26 publications

References 74 publications

Evaluating a standard for sustainable tourism through the lenses of local industry

Evaluating a standard for sustainable tourism through the lenses of local industry

The pre- and post-event planning roadmap for Expo 2020: Dubai’s coming-out-party

Pre-event competitiveness: exploring residents’ perceptions of place management and local impacts

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