International Journal of Event and Festival Management

Now on EarlyCite! Livestreaming in events: a systematic literature review and research agenda By Safdar Khan, Dr. Sujood, Asad Rehman, Saima Kareem, Ramzi Al rousan. This systematic literature review (SLR) seeks to thoroughly investigate and synthesize existing research primarily focused on the role and impact of livestreaming technologies in the events industry. The?review aims to uncover key trends and strategies associated with the integration of livestreaming in several event settings, including conferences, concerts and virtual events. Employing a systematic approach, this review involves a meticulous search of the Scopus database and relevant literature using a predefined search string. The search is tailored to capture studies that specifically address livestreaming, with a focus on events such as conferences, concerts and other public gatherings. This SLR uncovers the findings related to various aspects of livestreaming at events. Key areas of interest include the strategies employed by event organizers, audience experiences, technical requirements, monetization models, social media integration and the suitability of livestreaming in different event categories. By synthesizing the findings from the selected studies, this review provides an integrated framework of how livestreaming technologies impact event management, engagement and overall audience satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/eQBbCUgN

Now on Earlycite! The role of mega events’ sustainability practices in fostering environmentally sustainable behaviors: evidence from?Expo 2020 Dubai By Osman Ahmed El Said, Heba Aziz, Islam Elbayoumi Salem, Marwa Youssif Aligned with the global commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, this study investigated the role of mega events in promoting environmentally sustainable behaviors, with a specific focus on Expo 2020 Dubai. The context of the current study is Expo 2020 Dubai. Data was gathered from a convenience sample of 250 Expo 2020 Dubai visitors, and following data screening, the data was analyzed using AMOS 24 software following a two-step approach. The study found that the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices significantly explained visitors’ environmental sustainability awareness. Moreover, the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices and environmental sustainability awareness positively influenced visitors’ awareness of consequences. Personal norms were found to be influenced by environmental sustainability awareness and awareness of consequences, while the relationship between the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices and personal norms was found to be insignificant. Finally, all predictors of intention to adopt environmentally sustainable behaviors were significant, with environmental sustainability awareness having the strongest impact, followed by the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices, personal norms and awareness of consequences. https://lnkd.in/ekB5Dwa2

Now on Earlycite! Exploring the impact of payment method perceived value on transaction experience and willingness to pay: evidence from Innsbruck Christmas Market By Ruoyuan Wang and Chung-Shing Johnson Chan This study investigates how the perceived value of payment methods affects the transaction experience at the Christmas market and how this experience influences consumer willingness to pay. Additionally, this study examines the mediating role of transaction experience. The sample was taken from tourists who visited the Innsbruck Christmas market in 2023. A total of 347 valid questionnaires were collected through a combination of paper questionnaires randomly distributed offline to Christmas market patrons (random sample) and questionnaires posted online (self-selected sample). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data in this study. The results demonstrate that consumers’ transaction experience at the Christmas market is significantly influenced by their perceptions of cash inefficiency, health risks associated with cash, convenience of cashless payments and security and privacy of cashless payments. Furthermore, the transaction experience has a significant impact on consumer willingness to pay. Additionally, the perceived value of payment methods and willingness to pay are mediated by the transaction experience.

Now on Earlycite! Gender minorities at music festivals by Maarit Kinnunen and Antti Honkanen The purpose was to examine the prevalence and type of inappropriate behaviour gender minorities face and how they perceive such behaviour. The study is framed within Gidley?et?al.’s social inclusion model, indicating areas where actions are needed to avoid social exclusion. The research data comprised over 12,000 responses to a web survey, which included 184 responses from gender minority members and four in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The data were analysed using statistical methods and interpretative phenomenological analysis. About 59% of gender minority members had experienced inappropriate behaviour, compared to 34% of female festival attendees. The most common form of inappropriate behaviour towards gender minorities was harassment because of gender, followed by sexual harassment, physically threatening situations and harassment because of appearance or clothing. Interviews were analysed against the theoretical framework of social inclusion, determining how the experiences influenced access, participation and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/eFXdkPj8

New year, new issue! Volume 16, issue 1 now available with papers on well-being, film festivals, dietary requirements at events, social distancing, and bleisure! https://lnkd.in/eRYTNniZ

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Expressions of Interest for Editorial Assistant. We are looking for a volunteer to act as editorial assistant on the journal. This will be to undertake preliminary checks on papers submitted before sending them through to the co-editors for decision. It would really suit a PhD student or early career researcher who would like to add this experience to their CV. If you can email [email protected] an expression of interest (300 word max) and a referee name before the 30th January.

Happy new year to you all from Faith and myself! We wanted to kick start the year with a reminder that this exciting special issue will be open for submissions on Monday! Jane Tattersall Emma Abson, PhD Dr Katrin Stefansdottir Charlotte R. Caroline Westwood AEME (Association for Events Management Education) https://lnkd.in/eNGqgAgc

?? New paper out in International Journal of Event and Festival Management with Carlos Monterrubio - Unravelling the complexities of carnivals: potentials and challenges for social change in Mexico. Based on ethnographic fieldwork conducted around the Carnaval de Ixtapan in Central Mexico, we argue that carnivals can be both transgressive - shifting gender and heteronormative dynamics - and regressive - reinforcing existing power dynamics and male dominance. Available here: https://lnkd.in/ecBPKBWR

On 13th January 2025 we will be open to submissions for this special issue based on the AEME (Association for Events Management Education) 2024 conference hosted by Sheffield Hallam University. Just wanted to remind everyone to mark it in your diaries! The deadline for submissions will be 1 May 2025 The aim of this special issue is to examine the evolution of events education and to explore its value to the continuing development of the events industry.?Articles will be focussed on how educators can best respond to the current challenging HE environment and prepare the future workforce for work in an ever-evolving, fast-paced sector.?In order to meet this aim, the special issue invites papers that showcase innovative approaches to event education pedagogy, the value of event education, and the future of event education. Emma Abson, PhD Jane Tattersall Dr Katrin Stefansdottir Charlotte R. Caroline Westwood https://lnkd.in/esEFqCch