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Festivals and Cultural Tourism

Friday, July 18, 2014: 10:30 AM-12:20 PM
Room: 423
RC50 International Tourism (host committee)

Language: English

Session Organizer:
Leif SELSTAD, University of Stavanger, Norway
Festivals and Living History. Tourism in the Age of Edutainment (Oral Presentation)
Marxiano MELOTTI, SUM Foundation - Foundation of the Italian Institute for Human and Social Sciences, Italy

From Matsuri to Anime Convention: The Experience of Festivals and Contents Tourism in Japan (Oral Presentation)
Clothilde SABRE, Hokkaido University, Japan

International Tourists at a Japanese Festival (Oral Presentation)
Leif SELSTAD, University of Stavanger, Norway

The Economic Impact of Cultural Events: Girona's Flower Festival “Girona Temps De Flors” (Oral Presentation)
Yassine BOUALLALA, Universitat de Girona, Spain; Jordi COMAS, Universitat de Girona, Spain; Raquel CAMPRUBÍ, Universitat de Girona, Spain

CAN Cultural Festivals Create Sustainable Tourism ? A Study Based on Festivals in North EAST India (Oral)
Aparajeeta BORKAKOTY, GAUHATI UNIVERSITY, India; Anuradha BORUAH SAIKIA, DISPUR COLLEGE, India; Sumadhur ROY, GAUHATI COMMERCE COLLEGE, India

Improvisation Of Destination Awareness Through Festivals and Events: Special Reference To India (Oral Presentation)
Mukesh RANGA, C.S.J.M University, Kanpur , India; Priyanka PRADHAN, Institute of Business Management C.S.J.M University, Kanpur (U.P.) INDIA, India