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This study assesses economic impact of two festivals on a rural town (Wickenburg) in the State of Arizona in the USA. It also examines social and environmental impacts of the two festivals to determine if festivals produce viable economic benefits for the town. Limited studies have, to date, taken into account social and environmental perspectives in economic impact analyses. The results of this study show that heritage festivals bring socio-economic benefits to the host community. However, in terms of environmental impacts, mixed views of local residents and stakeholders are noted. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders to design appropriate ecological measures are needed to make the festivals economically viable in the long run. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the study on the impact of park tourism on the economic development. Topics discussed include the measurement of the effect of park operating expenses and visitors expenditures on the local economy through impact analysis for planning (IMPLAN) modelling software, the several factors considered in the visitor economic impact analysis such as spending, and the results outlined which provide statistics on the total economic contribution of parks.

This study examines the relationship between negotiated self-authenticated experiences on attitudinal and behavioural loyalty. A purposive sample of Indian diaspora, based in the USA, is examined. The results unpack need for a negotiated self-authenticated experience through engagement with the homeland's perceived objectively authentic settings and environments. Furthermore, its significant influence on attitudinal loyalty is unveiled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an argument on the gender issue in the U.S. media advertising. It attempts to test the hypothesis whether contemporary tourism advertising exerts a lagging influence on accurate portrayal of women. It examines factors such as rank order of gender influence gender subordination portrayal.

The article analyzes the resident perceptions of socioeconomic impacts associated with a destination resort casino and a non-resort casino in the U.S. Local residents have perceived the social and economic costs of non-resort casinos to be higher. They believed that resort casinos provide more social benefits than their counterparts. The social exchange theory (SET) framework is fully confirmed in the non-resort casino setting and partially confirmed in the resort-casino setting. Residents are also more supportive in resort-casino settings.

The Baby Boom generation has become a tempting target for tourism suppliers and tourism development stakeholders. While it presents itself as a lucrative group to be tapped by destination marketing organizations, its perspective regarding tourism development in their home states is equally important because they form a substantial portion of the US population. This study aimed to examine the benefit and cost perceptions of the Baby Boom generation to identify factors likely to influence them. It also investigates the Influence of perceptions on support for casino gambling. The subjects under study were the local residents of Iowa, USA. The study results identify important determinants of perceptions and confirm a close-to universal influence of social exchange theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]