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The Economics of Recreation, Leisure and Tourism
This textbook describes the relevance of economics to the tourism and leisure industries, helping you to pass an economics module as part of a tourism, recreation or sport management degree.
It applies economic theory to a range of tourism industry issues at the consumer, business, national and international level by using topical examples to give the theory real-world context. The author explains the impact of the global economic crisis and the importance of understanding what has happened over the course of previous economic business cycles to prepare for what may happen in the future. Contrasting evidence is put forward to provide a sense of the dynamics of world economies.
1. Introduction Part 1: Organisations and markets 2. Organisations 3. Markets Part 2: Further issues of demand and supply 4. Demand: Time Preference 5. Elasticity and Forecasting 6. Supply and Costs Part 3: Markets in Practice 7. Market Structure and Pricing 8. Market Intervention Part 4: The External Operating Environment 9. The Competitive, Technological, Political and Sociocultural Environment 10. The Macro-Economic Environment Politics and Socio-culture Part 5: Investment 11. Investment in the Private Sector 12. Investment in the Public Sector Part 6: Economic Impacts 13. Income, Employment and Prices 14. Economic Development and Regeneration Part 7: The Global Economy 15. The Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates 16. Globalisation Part 8: Environmental Economics 17. Environmental Impacts 18. Sustainability 19. Critique 20. Critique, Alternative Perspectives and Change 21. Political, and Social Economy?
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Perceptions of Air Pollution Risks in Road Runs: Insights from Runners and the Public in Taiwan
Objective: This study explores how runners and the public in Taiwan perceive and respond to air pollution risks during road-running events. Specifically, the study identified differences in risk perception and behavioral responses between these groups, and to inform strategies that align with WHO priorities and Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Methods: Focus group interviews and Facebookforums with runners were conducted, as well as LINE discussions with the general public. Data were analyzed thematically guided by constructs from the Health Belief Model. Results: Runners acknowledged air pollution risks but tended to prefer personal coping strategies such as wearing masks or adjusting pace, as opposed to race withdrawal, largely due to financial and emotional investment. In contrast, the public emphasized the need for policy-driven measures and cooperation between event organizers and public health authorities. Perceptions were shaped by sociocultural factors and individual health beliefs. Conclusions: The perception gap between runners and the public highlights the need for targeted risk communication and robust air quality management in endurance sports. Recommendations include real-time air quality monitoring, clearer race protocols, and collaborative planning to protect public health in outdoor sports settings.
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Management strategies for museum night opening in China: a SWOT-TOWS analysis of Shanghai museums
In China, the concept of Museum Night Opening, which involves keeping museums open to the public beyond regular daytime hours, has gained popularity since its inception in 2019. However, its implementation has posed both social benefits and operational challenges. This study aims to develop management strategies for Museum Night Opening in China, using a regional perspective centered on Shanghai. A systematic review of Shanghai cases spanning from 2007 to August 2023 was conducted for the development status. A SWOT-TWOS analysis was further employed for the development environment and management strategies. The internal management strategies (WO & WT) emphasize aspects such as human resources, finance, and materials to ensure smooth night operations. Meanwhile, the external management strategies (SO & ST) focus on the audience orientation and crossover collaboration to enhance nighttime experiences. Through management strategy planning, Chinese museums can establish Museum Night Opening as a high-quality initiative in a sustainable manner.
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Performance measurement and leisure management
The chapters in this text each present a different case study of performance measurement. They cover a wide range of sectors in the leisure industry including public recreation centres, theme parks, play facilities, sport organisations, hospitality, and the Olympic Games. The evidence from these cases covers examples from three different continents and five different countries. All the chapters report empirical research and all the cases explore managerial implications.
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The mediating role of organizational structure in the relationship between organizational culture and good sport governance in selected Ethiopian Olympic sports federations
The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of organizational structure in the relationship between organizational culture and good sport governance in selected Ethiopian Olympic sports federations. The cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect data through a structured questionnaire from 265 respondents randomly selected from six sports federations. The validity and reliability of the involved measures were examined through confirmatory factor, Cronbach's alpha, and correlation analyses. A structural equation modeling analysis with maximum likelihood estimation was conducted to test the relationships among the research variables using SPSS AMOS 23.0. The results indicate that (1) organizational structure significantly mediates the influence of organizational culture on good sport governance (B=.16, P<.01, CI [.072-.297]); (2) organizational culture unexpectedly has a non-significant direct effect on good sport governance (B =.07, t-value =1.33, p >.05), and (3) organizational structure also has a significant direct effect on good sport governance (B =.20, t-value =4.30, p <.001). Hence, the findings of this study signify the need for a fit between culture and structure to tailor the beliefs, values, and attitudes of organizational members through the optimally framed organizational structure to good sport governance implementation in the surveyed sports federations.
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Human resource management in the sport and leisure industry
\"HRM in the Leisure and Sport Industry provides a comprehensive course textbook and reference for students of HRM, business, sports and leisure management. By its very nature service, leisure and sport are staff intensive sectors, making effective human resource management and development central to understanding the business, and to business success. Containing wide ranging industry specific case studies and full explanation of all key HR issues, this text provides a unique resource to help students develop their understanding of strategic HR theory and practice. HRM in the Leisure and Sport Industry is a dependable and comprehensive resource for students and professionals in the sport and leisure business\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Willingness to pay for fast-track tickets in the alpine skiing industry: a case study of a Norwegian ski resort
We evaluate a fast-track ticket alternative in the alpine skiing industry using data from a survey of skiers at a major ski resort in Norway. We estimate price-response functions, optimal prices for fast-track tickets and use regression to analyse the most important characteristics of skiers who demand the fast-track ticket alternative. Our findings show that the additional willingness to pay for a fast-track ticket over the standard day-pass ticket ranges from 4% (one minute waiting time) to 13% (20 minutes waiting time). The skiers with the highest demand for the fast-track ticket alternative are typically single men living near the ski resort who do most of their alpine skiing during the weekend. Some respondents expressed critical concerns regarding the fast-track ticket alternative, and we therefore discuss some customer acceptance challenges and ethical aspects associated with such an alternative.
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