{"title":"Letter from the Guest Editor","authors":"E. Olson","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1814474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814474","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"259 - 262"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814474","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42581319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disability accommodations at meetings and events: Text mining and document analysis","authors":"Soyoung Boo, Miyoung Kim","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1814470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814470","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract While the percentage of the population with disabilities is growing, little research has been reported to date on documenting disability accommodations at meetings and events. By using a combined analysis, consisting of text mining and document analysis, this study analyzes industry magazine articles published from 1991 to 2020 that address disability accommodations and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Findings provide key concepts, relevant topics regarding ADA compliance, the evolution of content over time, and ADA-related practices and implications for planners. This study also discusses the legislation and guidelines applicable to both physical and digital accessibility. The findings will be of interest to venue managers and meeting planners, as well as event organizers. Research contributions and future directions for research on disability accommodations are discussed.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"331 - 354"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814470","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43909290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Menu development for meetings and events: an opportunity for conveying cultural diversity and inclusion initiatives","authors":"K. Abdelmassih, S. Arendt","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1814473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814473","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Meetings and events present opportunities to bring together diverse groups of people. Reflective of the greater diversity and inclusion movements in the country, event planners are tasked with creating agendas that support these initiatives. Creating these agendas often involves menu planning and development for meals and snacks served during the event. Culture is a social construct that can be described as the behaviors, values and beliefs that a group of people shares. Race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, and geographical location all contribute to culture and cultural diversity. Conversely, a lack of culturally appropriate options for attendees, including food options, may lead to feelings of unwelcomeness or outright exclusion. This paper discusses food as a reflection of culture and therefore, a mechanism for conveying an agenda supporting diversity and inclusivity. A review of literature was conducted to determine strategies for constructing menus and food schedules that support this agenda and presents an opportunity for cultural exchange in which food experiences, traditions, and knowledge are shared among attendees with various backgrounds. Leveraging this opportunity for cultural exchange using food as the vehicle requires knowledge of the expected demographics of attendees, culturally competent foodservice professionals, and purposeful integration of food into event programming.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"355 - 364"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814473","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43075828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the UK meetings industry","authors":"Katherine Dashper, R. Finkel","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1814472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814472","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Issues of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion are becoming increasingly important for MICE managers around the globe and need to be considered in terms of both event attendees and employees/meetings professionals. The UK MICE sector is facing an unprecedented period of disruption in relation to the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of Brexit, the impacts of which may have far-reaching consequences in terms of equality and diversity. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 13 stakeholders - meeting planners, venue managers, entrepreneurs and member organization leaders - this paper considers how issues of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion are playing out in the changing landscape of the UK meetings industry. Findings suggest that although the MICE sector is paying increasing attention to the importance of accessibility, there is evidence of persistent inequality and marginalization on the grounds of gender, age, ‘race’ and (dis)ability. We question if a focus on diversity remains a priority in economically, politically, and socially unsettled times, and what this may mean for an inclusive future for the UK meetings industry.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"16 2-3","pages":"283 - 307"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814472","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41304372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"“Who is Buddha? I am Buddha.”—The motivations and experiences of Chinese young adults attending a Zen meditation camp in Taiwan","authors":"Yang-seop Song, Libo Yan","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1814471","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814471","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Religious tourism is not limited to believers, and those without a religious belief could also be interested in religious sites and participate in various forms of religious activities and events. Previous studies have explored the motivations and experiences of religious and nonreligious tourists. However, the spirituality-seeking of nonreligious people participating in religious tourism events remains under-investigated. This study employed a Zen meditation camp in Taiwan as a case of a religious tourism event, and examined why Chinese young adults without a religious belief participate in the meditation camp and what experiences they obtain from participation in such an event. Analyses of data collected from formal interviews revealed three types of motivations: self-motivated, pushed by family members, and to be with friends. This study also found three types of inner experience of the mediation camp participants: feelings, enlightenment or transformation, and sensory awareness. Theoretical and practical implications and future research directions are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"263 - 282"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814471","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46469599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Increasing participation: Using the principles of universal design to create accessible conferences","authors":"Julie E. N. Irish","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1814469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814469","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) mandates the inclusion of individuals with disabilities to a broad range of facilities and public buildings. One overlooked area is access to conferences. Conferences are held in a range of buildings, including purpose-built venues, hotels, and stadia. Often, the focus is on access for people with mobility limitations, but access for people with other disabilities, such as vision or hearing loss, or mental ill-health, can be overlooked. This is a significant oversight since around 19% of the population experience a disability (Brault, 2012): it makes sound business sense, as well as a sense of social justice, to ensure more people can access conferences. This article uses a literature review methodology to highlight key considerations to make conferences more accessible to a broad range of people with disabilities. A theoretical framework of Universal Design is proposed to support the ideas. A holistic approach is taken to inclusion, including online booking, transport, and parking, since, without these being accessible, the event becomes inaccessible. Other aspects considered include registration, seating, restrooms, catering, and communication aids. Creating accessible conferences can help promote equity and inclusion and bring people with diverse perspectives together to enrich a conference.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"308 - 330"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1814469","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45580248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Motivators of attendance at eco-friendly events","authors":"Yu Ye, C. Su, C. Tsai, Jui-Long Hung","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1776656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1776656","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study identifies the factors that attract U.S. residents to eco-friendly events. To achieve our research objective, we obtained data (N = 1,115) from a cross-national, web-based survey distributed to consumers 18 to 65 years of age living in the continental United States. The questionnaire was comprised of five multi-item summated rating scales adapted from the research literature: (1) environmentalism importance; (2) event motivation (push and pull factors); (3) event values; (4) event retention; and (5) sociodemographic information. Data analysis was performed using the SAS® Enterprise MinerTM version 14.1. It identified four intrinsic push factors: “social status promotion,” “making a connection with the environmentally knowledgeable people,” “self-remediation,” and “learning about up-to-date environmentally sustainable products and practices.” There was one extrinsic pull factor: “location.” The findings can help tourism policy and decision makers, planners, marketers (e.g., destination marketing organizations, convention and visitor bureaus), and academic specialists in destination management and marketing.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"417 - 437"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1776656","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44152692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19: an opportunity to review existing grounded theories in event studies","authors":"H. Séraphin","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1776657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1776657","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the event industry, while offering it opportunities to reinvent itself. Reviewing some of Getz (2012) futurist thoughts, is part of this reinvention process. This study concludes that: (a) Future Proposition 2 is accurate (b) Future Propositions 1 and 7 need precisions, and as a result has been reformulated as follow: New Future Proposition 1: Planned, live events, both personal and societal in scale and meaning, will always be a prominent feature of civilization, in all societies and cultures. However, in time of pandemics or other crisis, live events might be perturbed, before a staggered return to normal under certain conditions, and strict controls. New Future Proposition 7: As travel and tourism collapse, possibly because of the cascading effects of global warming, another energy crisis, war terrorism or global pandemics, events will also collapse temporarily, but will remain important globally because they meet fundamental human needs. On top of Getz (2012) future thoughts, this study suggests additional Future Propositions.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"22 1","pages":"3 - 35"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1776657","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59977377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A study of sport event restaurant quality (SeRQ): A case of collegiate football games","authors":"Y. H. Kim, D. Kim, Chokechai Suveatwatanakul","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1768189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1768189","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Sports and their related activities have been ascribed into a new category, “sporting event tourism” where the motivation for traveling is to have a special experience through attending sport events. This study aims to propose a theoretical model, empirically validate the proposed sport event restaurant quality (SeRQ) model, and provide practical insight of tourists and their behavior at a sporting event. The findings will help restaurant managers to understand the tourists they serve and improve their performance.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"365 - 386"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1768189","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42873360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of food festival quality on place attachment and destination recommendation intention through festival experience and festival satisfaction: The case of the Didim International Olive Festival","authors":"O. Çulha","doi":"10.1080/15470148.2020.1775743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15470148.2020.1775743","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study explores empirically the effect of festival quality on place attachment and destination recommendation intentions through festival experience and festival satisfaction. A survey was conducted by using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to festival visitors at the third International Olive Festival organized in Didim, Turkey. Data from a convenience sample of participants, producing 186 usable questionnaires, was tested in a structural equation model. The findings demonstrated that the festival quality designed and provided by the festival organizer predicts festival experiences, which in turn significantly affects visitors’ festival satisfaction and destination recommendation intention. Satisfaction with the festival experience also significantly influences visitors’ attachment to the place and their destination recommendation intention. Festival visitors who are attached to the place tend to recommend it. The implications for festival organizers and the study’s limitations are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":46268,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Convention & Event Tourism","volume":"21 1","pages":"387 - 416"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2020-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15470148.2020.1775743","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42249365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}