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Resource: Impacts of community events and festivals on rural places (Government of Alberta)

Impacts of community events and festivals on rural places

Authors: Humaira Irshad

Link: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/csi13702/$FILE/Community-events-and-festivals.pdf

Description:

Events and festivals tourism is one of the fastest growing forms of tourism. They are becoming increasingly popular in rural areas as a means to revitalize local economies. Festivals and special events play important roles in destination development, image makers, animators of static attractions, and catalysts for other developments.

Published by: Government of Alberta: Agriculture & Rural Development

Publication Date: 2011

Country: Canada

Language: English

Type: Reports/Papers