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Myles, Albert E.; Carter, Rachael. |
Evaluating the Economic Impact of Festivals and Special Events: Lessons From the 32st Annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs, Mississippi Background: Festivals are an integral part of the economies of most communities in Mississippi. The economic benefits of festivals can be assigned a dollar value, but no amount of money will accurately reflect the personal and social benefits of these events. Festivals can increase tourism in the area. These events not only bring outside revenue to the community, but they allow even the smallest towns to celebrate and capitalize on the unique aspects of their area. As budgets tighten in small communities economic and community development entities are constantly working to improve their... |
Tipo: Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Economic Impact; Tourism; Community Development; Community/Rural/Urban Development. |
Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119050 |
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