... factors from ticketing to post-concert phases. Participants' satisfaction and intentions to attend future events are deeply shaped by their perceptions of event management quality and the adequacy of services provided throughout the experience. Originality/value This study contributes to event studies...

... and environments remain unchanged, why do participants perceive these differently during events? Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a constructivist grounded theory approach. Empirical data were collected through seven group interviews with 18 participants at Comicon Napoli 2024. Data were analyzed...

... the experiences of visitors at various organized events. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a qualitative research design, interpreting results of both content and sentiment analysis of 154 in-depth interviews with participants from cultural, sports and other events, originating from 18 countries...

..., established from an identity defined based on their own values. One of the strategies adopted for this construction is to hold events, through which it is possible to promote tourism, move the economy, improve the infrastructure, change the image and influence intentions to visit the destination. From...

... and connecting people. Originality/value This paper progresses discussion of community events from a social perspective through an original study, identifying specific practices which contribute to a place-based sense of community. This paper is underpinned by a case study (Yin, 2009) of one street party...

...Caroline Jackson; James Morgan; Chantal Laws Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on untold stories that not only illustrate the creativity but also complexity of working in outdoor events. There has been global interest in the creative industries and the creative economy more generally...