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The Economic Significance Study On The Volleyball Hall Of Fame And Its Charitable Impressions, Feng Xu Jan 2012

The Economic Significance Study On The Volleyball Hall Of Fame And Its Charitable Impressions, Feng Xu

Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014

Events and attractions can bring visitors and have economic impact and significance in the local areas. The measure and estimate of the economic impact and significance becomes a big concern for the organizers, governments and local residents. This study assessed the economic significance and impact of the Volleyball Hall of Fame and its related events in October 2009, and furthermore it examined its charitable impressions.

The study first examined the demographic background of the visitors, and then followed the basic economic impact and significance assessment process proposed by Crompton and Stynes. The locals, casuals and time-switchers were identified, and then …