associated with their states and cities. The US South has its own unique identity – and the Deep South has its own differences … in three Deep South states (Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama) think their places are perceived. Design … managers in the three states are promoting positive associations or correcting negative ones. Findings – Managers reported both …

dimensions) and how motivations are related to member behaviours (retention, participation and co-creation), and to member …

Purpose This paper aims to explore the Kinh and ethnic stakeholders’ participation and collaboration in tourism … terms of participation and collaboration in tourism planning, there is little difference between the Kinh and ethnic groups …. Tourism planning is viewed as a top-down approach, and both groups at the community level have very limited participation in …

participation levels. Findings – This study found that young people demonstrated more involvement in the Adelaide Fringe Festival … indicated that level of participation affects the social outcomes gained, with those participating to a greater degree achieving …

participation. These issues are analysed in the context of the debate about the convergence or divergence of behaviour in …

paper provides examples of how mass participation (and other non-elite) events can generate substantial economic impacts … comparable to and, in some cases greater than, those associated with elite events. Cost-effectiveness of mass participation …

. Innovative quality programmes provide a stimulus to increased competitiveness in domestic and international markets. Companies …

in the literature, the incidence of successful user participation continues to be low. Draws on research carried out for … users. Company culture has a bearing on why participation is difficult. Penalties of not involving the users include on … systems and that users can make useful suggestions to the designers. Concludes that the concept of participation needs a …