Garfield County resident perceptions of the indirect effects of the 2002 Winter Olympics

This study examined rural resident perceptions of a nearby mega-event. Tourism leaders can gauge resident perceptions and thereby plan development in conjunction with the local people, not in spite of them; It is anticipated that the 2002 Winter Olympics will have some impact on Garfield County, Utah. Using social exchange theory, the study sought to better understand public sentiment regarding the upcoming mega-event. Certain resident values were examined in relation to tourism; The results show that some residents perceive that the Olympics will bring opportunities, but most residents do not anticipate any impact from the event. Residents who are economically dependent upon tourism and those who participate in outdoor activities support the Olympics. Environmentally conscious residents are opposed to the Olympics. Most residents indicate that they do not support or oppose the event.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Hotel Administration

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Year

1999

Author dc:creator

• Deccio, Cary Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Seyhmus Baloglu

Statement dc:rights

• IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/rtds/1074

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:oasis.library.unlv.edu:rtds-2073