The websites listed below relate to methods/issues/examples relevant to assessing the economic impacts of events. Most of the websites also contain downloadable completed studies related to economic impacts of recreation/culture based events/facilities. These sites are designed to provide AVESTA users with increased access to specific information/examples related to economic impact assessment of events.

 

http://www.rpts.tamu.edu/impacts/

This is a detailed site which features guidelines for tourism economic impact assessment applicable to events/facilities. It also reviews non-market (social) value estimation for festivals and events. It is a comprehensive resource. The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage were a financial contributor to this project.

 

http://www.canadiansporttourism.com/

The Canadian Sports Tourism Alliance (CSTA) - It features information on the relevance of sports tourism in Canada, products related to sports tourism, and downloadable copies of some economic impact reports for major sporting events in Canada.

http://www.tourism.govt.nz/tourism-toolkit/tkt-intro/
benefits-challenges.html

 

Ministry of Tourism in New Zealand - It provides an "Economic Impact Toolbox" for assessing impacts of tourism events. It also provides other material related to tourism development and festivals/events.

 

http://www.prr.msu.edu/mgm2/econ/

Michigan State University - It concentrates on concepts/methods for economic impact assessment for recreation and tourism. It also contains downloadable completed studies for a variety of topics.

 

http://www.hehd.clemson.edu/PRTM/TRMcenter/intro.htm

Clemson University International Institute for Tourism Research and Development (South Carolina) - This site contains details on a number of natural resource-based impact studies. It also provides a reference list related to conducting internet surveys.

 

http://www.edrgroup.com/edr1/library/
lib_attractions_tourism/index.shtml

Economic Development research Group (EDR) - Provides articles and links related to economic impact measurement.