The Internationalization Benefits of a Music Festival: The Case of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

Creator

Manuel Rivera, University of Central FloridaFollow
Kelly J. Semrad, University of Central FloridaFollow
Robertico Croes, University of Central FloridaFollow

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.5367/te.2015.0485

Keywords

economic impact, music festival, OLI framework, small island destinations

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 (SID). 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 ownership, location, and internationalization framework. The study contributes to the understanding of music festivals as a strategic resource to enhance the competitiveness of SIDs.

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Number of Pages

1087-1103

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Source Title

Tourism Economics

Volume

22

Issue

5

Copyright Status

Unknown

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

STARS Citation

Rivera, Manuel; Semrad, Kelly J.; and Croes, Robertico, "The Internationalization Benefits of a Music Festival: The Case of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival" (2016). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 757.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/757