Time for me and time for us: conference travel as alternative family leisure

Yoo, Hye-Kyung; McIntosh, Alison; Cockburn‐Wootten, Cheryl

doi:10.1080/11745398.2016.1147361

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“…Similar studies in the third sector demonstrate how holidays create spaces for children with disabilities and their families to enhance their relationships, wellbeing and resilience (Every Child Matters, 2010). This echoes research, which regards family holidays as opportunities to escape, relax, and enjoy shared experiences (Prentice, 2004;Yoo, McIntosh & Cockburn-Wootten, 2016;Zabriskie & McCormick, 2003). Indeed Dodd et al (2009, p.262) observe that researchers have consistently found "positive relationships between family leisure involvement and family functioning.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 87%

Tourism and autism: Journeys of mixed emotions

Sedgley

Pritchard

Morgan

et al. 2017

Annals of Tourism Research

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There is an evolving tourism literature around psychological wellbeing, social exclusion and disability. This paper advances tourism knowledge into the terrain of psychological health and developmental complexities, and psychological distress. It draws on a phenomenological position to understand the lived experiences of mothers of children with developmental difficulties, in this case diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It discusses the emotional and everyday challenges of caring for a child diagnosed with ASD on holiday, discusses the perceived benefits holidays offer and outlines care-giving strategies adopted by mothers to manage their children's tourism experiences. The paper discusses the uniqueness of the context of autism and problematizes popular discourses, which predominantly frame tourism as pleasurable settings of escape, stimulation, novelty and relaxation.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 87%

Tourism and autism: Journeys of mixed emotions

Sedgley

Pritchard

Morgan

et al. 2017

Annals of Tourism Research

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“…Attenders' companions also tend to participate in activities at the destination, which increases the economic impact for the destination (An et al ., 2021). Hence, event planners often organize a programme of activities related not only to the event, but also to the culture, history, gastronomy and the destination landscape (Yoo et al ., 2016). In terms of marketing, bleisure destinations should promote the length of stay of visitors and attractions suited to the profile of the visitors to promote the economy as well as the image of the destination (Lichy and McLeay, 2018).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

The influence of Web Summit attendees' age and length of stay on leisure activity preferences and city image

Madeira

Rodrigues

Palrão³

et al. 2023

IJEFM

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PurposeWeb Summit is an annual technological event which takes place annually in November and has great worldwide impact. The event fits into the MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) typology and has mega-event proportions, not only due to the number of participants but also in relation to its media coverage. The aim of this study is to analyse the participation of Web Summit participants in leisure activities outside the event, namely regarding entertainment and culture and heritage. It was also intended to know their perception of the city's brand image, according to the participants' age and the number of days they stay in the city.Design/methodology/approachThis investigation is anchored in a quantitative methodology. Data were collected during the four days of the event from a convenience sample of 410 participants. For this purpose, a 15-item questionnaire was used, specifically designed to meet the study's objectives, assessing three dimensions: entertainment, culture and heritage and brand image.FindingsEntertainment and culture and heritage positively influence tourists' perception of brand image. It was also possible to ascertain that the age of the tourists and their interest in culture and heritage are correlated. Finally, it was found that tourists' perception of entertainment varies depending on the number of days they stay in Lisbon.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation of the study is related to the fact that a convenience sample was used in a single destination, which does not allow generalization to other contexts. Therefore, it would be interesting to apply the study in other geographical and cultural contexts, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, where the event will also take place next year (2023).This research contributes to extending the reflection on the role that events play in the brand image of a tourist destination. This study also highlights the importance of understanding consumer behaviour in MICE typology events.Practical implicationsThe MICE sector plays an important role in the tourism industry as it constitutes a driving force of the global economy. Thus, it is considered that this research draws attention to the importance of the regions invested in this sector (e.g. expansion of facilities, ease of access to the site). Thus, in practical terms, the findings allow the authorities and the different stakeholders to better understand the impact of the event on the city's image and, at the same time, adapt the services according to the attendees' preferences.Social implicationsConsidering the results, the study may have an impact on the organization of tours and events related to local culture and heritage, particularly in old quarters, where there is a greater lack of resources and the standard of living of the inhabitants is more precarious.Originality/valueThis research contributes to extending the reflection on the role that mega-events play in the brand image of a tourist destination. This study also highlights the importance of understanding the behaviour of consumers of different ages in events of the MICE typology, in leisure activities outside the event.

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“…Unlike regular commuting, which lends itself to the formation of a regular care routine (Ralph, 2015;Willis et al, 2017), conferences constitute an interruption to the care routine, particularly as they do not occur in a regular pattern, and each conference requires its own tailor-made solution for care. Existing studies have shown that there are challenges (as well as some pleasures) involved in being accompanied to conferences by children (Lipton, 2018;Hook, 2016) or partners (Yoo, McIntosh & Cockburn-Wootten, 2016), while ensuring the smooth provision of care for nonaccompanying caring responsibilities poses its own set of challenges (Henderson, 2019).…”

Section: Care Conferences and The Mobility Imperativementioning

confidence: 99%