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The impacts of Hosting Major Sporting Events: Resident’s Perceptions of the Mediterranean Games 2013 in Mersin

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  • Dilek Atci

    (Mersin University, Tourism Faculty, Department of Tourism Management, Turkey,)

  • Kamil Unur

    (Mersin University, Tourism Faculty, Department of Tourism Management, Turkey)

  • Doðan Gürsoy

    (Washington State University, School of Hospitality Business Management, USA.)

Abstract

This study investigates the residents’ perceptions of the Mediterranean games (MG) 2013. Data was collected by questionnaire survey of 1700 residents of Mersin by applying quota sampling. A structural model to assess the factors on residents’ perceptions of the impacts of the 2013 MG and how these perceptions affect their support is tested. The findings confirmed the five factor model that is consisted of economic benefits, economic costs, social benefits, social costs and image enhancement and revealed that there is a strong support for 17th MG. Image enhancement and economic benefits are the main factors that determine the residents’ support.

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  • Dilek Atci & Kamil Unur & Doðan Gürsoy, 2016. "The impacts of Hosting Major Sporting Events: Resident’s Perceptions of the Mediterranean Games 2013 in Mersin," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 6(1), pages 139-145.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ3:2016-01-21
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    Keywords

    Residents’ Perceptions; Mediterranean Games; Mega Events; Social Exchange Theory;
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    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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