Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Event tourism is seen as one of the foremost methods of creating publicity, attracting tourists, and producing revenue.Demand for event tourism in rural areas has increased in recent years.This study used survey a research method to collect data by distributing questionnaires to event and festival attendees of Appalachia Ohio.The Appalachian region of Ohio is considered a distressed county by its low socioeconomic status, higher poverty rates, and lower-paying occupations.The survey questionnaire was developed based on a literature review of previous research.Questions regarding visitor motivation
Author: Ashley M. Azman
Institution: Ohio University
Language: English
Topic: Culinary Culture and Tourism
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2284365368