The perceptions of host-city residents of the impact of mega-events and their support: the EXPO 2020 in Dubai. Issue 3 (2nd September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al Hallaq, Ahmad; Ninov, Ivan; Dutt, Christopher S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of policy research in tourism, leisure & events. Volume 13:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 374
• Page End: 396
• Publication Date: 2021-09-02
• Subjects: Mega-events -- tourism development -- benefits and costs -- residents perceptions -- Dubai -- EXPO 2020; Tourism -- Research -- Periodicals; Consumption (Economics) -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1080/19407963.2020.1839088
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1940-7963

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Events tourism has been growing rapidly and has become one of the most common ways of attracting tourists to developing destinations. Hosting mega-events has become a means to achieve rapid development in a destination. Host-city residents are the first to feel the impact of hosting such events and are considered as key stakeholders. Results from a survey distributed in Dubai revealed that residents supported the upcoming EXPO 2020 event, with little concern for the potential associated costs – a result contradicting a lot of literature. The results provide guidance for policy makers regarding host-city residents' perceptions on hosting events.