About this Research Topic
Mega events play a crucial role in the sports, events, and tourism. These large-scale events attract global attention and boost economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts on the host city and the host country. Mega events draw many tourists, are broadcast worldwide, and generate substantial economic benefits and revitalization.
Three themes in mega events, namely, environmental protection, technology and innovation, and inclusivity have become prominent in mega events. Recent mega events have increasingly emphasized environmental protection, including energy-saving measures, waste management, and carbon emission reductions in response to climate change.
The integration of technology and innovation in event operations and management is noteworthy. This approach is not only enhancing event operational efficiency but also expanding the impact all over the world. Advancements in technology are fostering creativity in a digital world. With social media activity and fandom of audiences and viewers are increasingly becoming central to audience interaction and engagement at events.
Accessible and inclusive tourism in the sports, events, and tourism is essential. Hosting events with the aim of making them enjoyable for everyone is highly meaningful. Creating sports events, activities and tourism opportunities that welcome diverse participants increase inclusion. The approach of accessible and inclusive tourism provides equitable access, fosters greater participation, and enhances overall satisfaction. Embracing inclusivity amplifies the social impact of the mega event, various festivals and events, and tourism that could lead to long-term benefits for all.
Researching on event legacy after an event helps us understand its long-term impacts and outcomes. This research allows us to explore how to plan and manage significant events to ensure they have a lasting positive effect. Host cities can share these insights and practical implications that can enhance future event planning and management.
Additionally, incorporating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) fosters global partnerships for collaborative sustainability efforts in sports, events, and tourism. This comprehensive approach ensures that sports events and tourism contribute positively to long-term sustainability and resilience.
This Research Topic aims to advance knowledge on the diverse impacts of mega-events, festivals, and other events. It seeks to explore how they can enhance both the short-term and long-term effects of mega-events on the sports, events, and tourism sectors. We invite conceptual, empirical, qualitative, quantitative, and big data research. Key themes include various aspects of mega sports events, event legacy, technology and innovation of sports, events, and tourism, accessible and inclusive tourism, and sustainable tourism. We welcome research papers related to the following topics:
• Mega events
• Technology and Innovation of sports, events, and tourism
• Event legacy
• Accessible and inclusive tourism in mega events, and sports, and tourism
• Sustainable tourism
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Three themes in mega events, namely, environmental protection, technology and innovation, and inclusivity have become prominent in mega events. Recent mega events have increasingly emphasized environmental protection, including energy-saving measures, waste management, and carbon emission reductions in response to climate change.
The integration of technology and innovation in event operations and management is noteworthy. This approach is not only enhancing event operational efficiency but also expanding the impact all over the world. Advancements in technology are fostering creativity in a digital world. With social media activity and fandom of audiences and viewers are increasingly becoming central to audience interaction and engagement at events.
Accessible and inclusive tourism in the sports, events, and tourism is essential. Hosting events with the aim of making them enjoyable for everyone is highly meaningful. Creating sports events, activities and tourism opportunities that welcome diverse participants increase inclusion. The approach of accessible and inclusive tourism provides equitable access, fosters greater participation, and enhances overall satisfaction. Embracing inclusivity amplifies the social impact of the mega event, various festivals and events, and tourism that could lead to long-term benefits for all.
Researching on event legacy after an event helps us understand its long-term impacts and outcomes. This research allows us to explore how to plan and manage significant events to ensure they have a lasting positive effect. Host cities can share these insights and practical implications that can enhance future event planning and management.
Additionally, incorporating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) fosters global partnerships for collaborative sustainability efforts in sports, events, and tourism. This comprehensive approach ensures that sports events and tourism contribute positively to long-term sustainability and resilience.
This Research Topic aims to advance knowledge on the diverse impacts of mega-events, festivals, and other events. It seeks to explore how they can enhance both the short-term and long-term effects of mega-events on the sports, events, and tourism sectors. We invite conceptual, empirical, qualitative, quantitative, and big data research. Key themes include various aspects of mega sports events, event legacy, technology and innovation of sports, events, and tourism, accessible and inclusive tourism, and sustainable tourism. We welcome research papers related to the following topics:
• Mega events
• Technology and Innovation of sports, events, and tourism
• Event legacy
• Accessible and inclusive tourism in mega events, and sports, and tourism
• Sustainable tourism
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Keywords: mega events, technology, event legacy, accessible and inclusive tourism, sustainable tourism
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