Keywords

Small island destinations; Music festival; OLI Framework; Economic impact

Abstract

A longitudinal research design was used to assess the potential internationalization benefits that may occur when hosting a music festival in a small island destination. A macroeconomic analysis was used to assess these benefits. The results reveal that a music festival may make a positive economic impact and provide internationalization benefits for a small economy under the eclectic paradigm and the OLI Framework. The study contributes to the understanding of music festivals as a strategic resource to enhance the competitiveness of small island destinations.

Publication Date

2015

Original Citation

Rivera, M., Semrad, K., & Croes, R. (2015). The Internationalization benefits of a music festival: The case of the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. Tourism Economics, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/te.2015.0485.

DOI

10.5367/te.2015.0485

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Tourism Economics

Publication Version

Publisher's version

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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