Sustainable Urban Event Practice: the Role of Corporate Sponsors within Gauteng |
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Authors: | Felicite Ann Fairer-Wessels Nicolette Malherbe |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Tourism Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa |
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Abstract: | Globally, academics, industry professionals, governments and societies are directing their attention to the issue of global
warming and are engaged in efforts to conserve the Earth’s natural resources. This has led to the introduction of the concept
of sustainability. Lately, the event sector as part of the tourism industry, is being viewed as playing an increasing role
in climate change. However, sustainability does not only entail conservation of the natural environment, it also involves
the socio-cultural and the economic environment. Events have been found to positively contribute to the economy and the social-cultural
environment as well. As little has been published regarding sustainable urban event practice in South Africa, this research
aims to establish a greater comprehension of sustainable event practice and the significance thereof. In-depth interviews
with corporate events sponsors within the Gauteng region found that these sponsors play an important role in promoting sustainable
urban event practice, in terms of enlightening the public and the event companies on sustainability. Due to consumer association
with the sponsor and the increased market reach they offer to the event, sponsors can increase awareness and interest in the
event, and in doing so influence customers’ perceptions on sustainable event practice. Sustainability is a significant issue
and is growing in importance. It is essential that the sponsors and managers of event companies work together to develop sustainable
urban event guidelines and policies and a formal accreditation programme within the industry. |
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