Sustainability of mega events: challenges, requirements, and results. The case-study of the World Ski Championship St.Moritz 2003
Journal
Tourism Review
ISSN
1660-5373
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2004-01-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Mega events are nowadays seen as an important source to generate primary income and to overcome seasonality in tourism destinations. Special events therefore became one of the fastest growing types of tourism attractions. On the other hand, they are known to potentially have a disruptive impact on the ecosystem, the society and also the local and regional economy if organised without careful attention to basic principles of sustainability. The example of the Ski World Championship 2003 in St.Moritz/Switzerland is used to illustrate an integrative sustainability monitoring concept which was used in practice and gained international attention.
Language
English
Keywords
sustainability
mega event
monitoring concept
indicator system
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
AIEST
Publisher place
St. Gallen
Volume
59
Number
4
Start page
27
End page
36
Pages
10
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
13896