Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 16
Regional economic impacts of events: a comparison of methods
(AOSIS, 2015)
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and comparison of three related methods for modelling
the short-run economic impact of events, namely the partial Input-Output (I-O), Social Accounting Matrix
(SAM) and ...
Who are the big spenders at a motorcycle event?
(University of Johannesburg, 2015)
Africa Bike Week, considered South Africa’s premier biking event, attracts large numbers of bikers, especially Harley-Davidson bikers, and bike enthusiasts from across the country. This study investigated these visitors ...
Beachgoers' demands vs. Blue Flag Aims in South Africa?
(Coastal Education & Research Foundation, 2015)
The Blue Flag is a beach award aimed to preserve features of the beach environment. While it is assumed that the Blue Flag attracts tourism, this depends on factors such as the socio-demographic background of beachgoers, ...
Managing beaches and beachgoers: lessons from and for the Blue Flag award
(Elsevier, 2015)
The Blue Flag is a beach award scheme adopted by coastal municipalities to manage beaches and attract
tourism. This paper evaluates beachgoers' views of the Blue Flag award in South Africa, and examines
these in the light ...
Running up or down why is there a difference in spending?
(University of Johannesburg, 2015)
This study investigated the determinants of participant spending at the Comrades Marathon 'up' run (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) and 'down' run (Pietermaritzburg to Durban). A participant survey conducted at the race in ...
A visitor perspective of conservation management at a South African national park and world heritage site
(AJHTL, 2015)
MNP is of international cultural and ecological importance as it has been inscribed as a world heritage site and a transfrontier conservation area (TFCA). Conservation is seen as the primary pillar of management for any ...
Segmenting visitors to the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa based on education level
(AJHTL, 2015)
The aim of this research is to profile visitors to one of South Africa’s most well-known and popular national parks, the Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) using an alternative segmentation approach, that of the visitors’ ...
Motives of attendees at Rain s live music theatre production: a tribute to the Beatles
(AJHTL, 2015)
Theatre is a popular pastime in South Africa. However, little is known about the visitors attending these productions and what motivates them to attend. The purpose of this research is to determine the motives of attendees ...
Managing a live music performance: a supply side analysis
(AOSIS, 2015)
Purpose and objective: The purpose of this research is to determine what managers regard as
important critical success factors in ensuring a memorable visitor experience at a live music
performance.
Problem investigated: ...
A motivation-based typology of five-day international test cricket match spectators
(AFAHPER-SD, 2015)
Considering the various formats of cricket, as well as the different reasons why tourists attend
these events, it becomes clear that more direct marketing of these events is required in order to
expand attendance at ...