Abstract
Pride events create general acceptance of alternative sexualities; contribute to the socio-economic systems of host communities; and help members of the LGBTIQ+ community develop a healthy sexual identity. However, research on pride events has largely focused on urban events, taking a geographic or sociological perspective. Given the heteronormative discourse within rural locations and the value of tourism, pride events could shift attitudes. Successful development of such events within rural communities necessitates that alternative voices are understood and considered. This paper accordingly takes a business perspective and puts forward a stakeholder framework, considering timeframes and varying decision factors, to understand pride events within rural locations. Based on the nuances of rural communities, it is proposed individuals may be members of multiple stakeholder groups over the timeframe of the event, and therefore may have multiple and conflicting decision criteria. The framework proposed provides a systematic approach to understanding and researching such events.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Advancing Tourism Research Globally |
| Publisher | SCHOLARWORKS@UMassAmherst |
| Pages | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 2019 TTRA Annual International Conference - Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 25 Jun 2019 → 27 Jun 2019 https://ttra.com/event/2019-international-conference/ https://ttra.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TTRA2019-Program.pdf (program) |
Conference
| Conference | 2019 TTRA Annual International Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Navigating shifting sands: research in changing times |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 25/06/19 → 27/06/19 |
| Other | Join us in Melbourne, Australia, for TTRA International’s 50th conference. Over the course of the conference, we will navigate the terrain of shifting sands – reflecting not only the great Australian deserts and coastline but also the influence of the external global environment on international tourism trends. Our keynote speakers are giants in their fields – one in tourism economics and social enterprise, while the other has an environmental/climate change background, an area that affects tourism deeply: Professor Pauline Sheldon and Professor Tim Flannery. Do not miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a global association and international conference that has been bringing together researchers from agencies, destinations, the industry and academia since its inception. |
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