Social sustainability of non-mega sport events in a global world<sup>1</sup>

Taks, Marijke

doi:10.1080/16138171.2013.11687915

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“…Some of the fields of the questionnaire concentrated on the perception of social aspects of the trail, according to previous studies that, on the one hand, affirm the role of this kind of sport tourism event in providing more social benefits than big events [45] and, on the other hand, suggest that small-scale sport events have fewer environmental impacts [37].…”

Section: Athletes' Social and Economic Perceptionsmentioning

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Estimating the Economic Impacts of a Small-Scale Sport Tourism Event: The Case of the Italo-Swiss Mountain Trail CollonTrek

Duglio

Beltramo

2017

Sustainability

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Abstract:Evidence from several studies shows that small-scale sport events may have more positive repercussions for the host community than major ones in terms of both economic and social impacts. This study estimates the economic impacts on a small community derived from athletes' expenditure at a specific small-scale sport tourism event, the Italo-Swiss mountain endurance trail CollonTrek. Even if this kind of event is considered a minor sport event, generating very limited economic activity, this study supports the hypothesis that the funds invested by the public administration are compensated for by revenue generated during the trail. In fact, according to the three analyzed scenarios (Conservative, Average and Liberal), for each euro invested by the public administration, an economic return between €17.62 and €18.92 has been estimated, and between €5.64 and €6.9 (32%-36.47%) represent the direct economic return for the local community. Furthermore, in addition to the direct economic benefits, in accordance with the feedback from a sample of participants at the event (n = 180), this kind of event has positive implications in terms of future tourism for the host valley, pointing out how this kind of tourist activities has positive repercussions in terms of economic and social sustainability.

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Section: Athletes' Social and Economic Perceptionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Estimating the Economic Impacts of a Small-Scale Sport Tourism Event: The Case of the Italo-Swiss Mountain Trail CollonTrek

Duglio

Beltramo

2017

Sustainability

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“…The well-intended rhetoric about the social outcomes of 75 sport events are generally hoped for and desired, as opposed to being planned for (Chalip, 2006 AQ5 ), and much of the research is anecdotal (Smith, 2009). Taks (2013) contrasted and compared social impacts and outcomes of mega sport events and non-mega sport events using four different perspectives: power relations, urban regeneration, socialization, and human capital. Overall, non-mega sport events appear to provide opportunities for more positive (or less negative) social impacts and outcomes for host communities compared to mega sport events.…”

Section: Socials Impacts and Strategic Outcomes Of Non-mega Sport Eventsmentioning

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Impacts and strategic outcomes from non-mega sport events for local communities

Taks

Chalip

Green

2015

European Sport Management Quarterly

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“…This example highlights the potential clashes among the different areas of event leverage and the importance of a community-centered approach to development (see, for example, Darnell & Hayhurst, 2011;Schulenkorf, 2012). Furthermore, it directly supports claims by Taks (2013) and Misener (2015) to prioritize local voices in the design and implementation of locally relevant leveraging strategies. We contend that this argument is particularly relevant for small-scale events where local communities are often both the source and the beneficiaries of event outcomes.…”

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“…Although a large portion of the sport event leverage literature focuses on the outcomes of large-scale and mega-events, there has been a growing number of studies focused on maximizing the outcomes of smaller scale or community events (Schulenkorf & Edwards, 2012;Taks, 2013;Welty Peachey et al, 2015). Misener (2015) suggested that, in fact, smaller events have greater potential for leveraging social issues than do large-scale events or megaevents.…”

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Leveraging Sport Events to Maximize Community Benefits in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Schulenkorf¹,

Schlenker²

2017

Event Management

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For many years, special events have played an important role as strategic elements within community development. However, to date little work has been conducted on how to maximize the social potential of special events in low- and middle-income countries. In addressing this issue, we reflect on event management processes and leverage mechanisms that have underpinned a community sport event in the Pacific Island nation of Sāmoa, and identify strategies for maximizing beneficial event outcomes. We present findings related to previously identified leverage areas, including sociocultural and participatory leverage, and also suggest new areas that seem particularly relevant in the context of community development, including educational, health-related, and reputational leverage. Finally, key challenges and opportunities for event managers and local communities are discussed, implications for event leverage are provided, and areas for future research are outlined.

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Social sustainability of non-mega sport events in a global world¹

Cited by 170 publications

References 17 publications

Estimating the Economic Impacts of a Small-Scale Sport Tourism Event: The Case of the Italo-Swiss Mountain Trail CollonTrek

Estimating the Economic Impacts of a Small-Scale Sport Tourism Event: The Case of the Italo-Swiss Mountain Trail CollonTrek

Impacts and strategic outcomes from non-mega sport events for local communities

Leveraging Sport Events to Maximize Community Benefits in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Social sustainability of non-mega sport events in a global world1

Cited by 170 publications

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Estimating the Economic Impacts of a Small-Scale Sport Tourism Event: The Case of the Italo-Swiss Mountain Trail CollonTrek

Estimating the Economic Impacts of a Small-Scale Sport Tourism Event: The Case of the Italo-Swiss Mountain Trail CollonTrek

Impacts and strategic outcomes from non-mega sport events for local communities

Leveraging Sport Events to Maximize Community Benefits in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Social sustainability of non-mega sport events in a global world¹