<title>Abstract</title> In France, the legitimacy of public policy is set in a context of decreasing support for public institutions. As a consequence, policy makers increasingly rely upon the concept of civil society in their political actions. This is the case for the creation of sport policy on contentious...

Purpose: Hosting events can attract visitors to an area and provide an opportunity for local businesses in the host community to benefit economically. Restaurants, in particular, have an opportunity to benefit as food is a necessary expenditure. However, previous research suggests that the...