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Question: SPORT TOURISM EVENT IMPACTS ON THE HOST COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY OF RED BULL BIG WAVE AFRICA

Answer: The focus of this article is on the management and social impacts of sport tourism
events on the host community. This article specifically evaluates the Red Bull Big
Wave Africa (RBBWA) event as a case study. Of cognisance is the host community’s
involvement, perceptions, attitudes and an understanding of costs and benefits linked
to the event, at the same time providing a critical view on the management aspects of
the event and impacts evident from the host community’s point of view. Survey
questionnaires, interviews and direct observations were carried out as methods of
obtaining data. Altogether 200 residents, two community leaders and one organiser
took part in the investigation. The results indicated the event has entertainment
value; provides economic benefits in particular for local businesses; promotes
community pride and act as regional showcase. On the other hand, the analysis
indicated the event as causing minimal disruption to local residents including use of
public facilities, mainly for residents in close proximity to the event. In addition,
negative environmental impacts and social inequalities became evident. The article
reflects a strong link between management and impact of events as a measure to
maximise the positive impacts and minimise the negative impacts.

(Source: , 08 Oct 2021)

Source Link: http://academic.sun.ac.za/sajrsper/30.2/Ntloko%20641.pdf