Analysis of the opinion about economic and social impacts of golf courses in a tourist destination

The aim of this article is to analyse the opinions (and the differences among them) of golf players, golf courses managers and the general population about the economic and social impact of golf courses in a tourist destination (Alicante province, in Spain) from the data collected in three surveys....

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Published in:World journal of entrepreneurship, management and sustainable development management and sustainable development, 2011-03, Vol.6 (1/2), p.103-117
Main Authors: María Ascensión Molina Huertas, Francisco J. Del Campo Gomis, David Bernardo López Lluch, Asunción María Agulló Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Construction
Economic impact
Golf
Golf courses
Interviews
Population
Questionnaires
Sample size
Social impact
Studies
Tourism
Tourist attractions
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Summary:The aim of this article is to analyse the opinions (and the differences among them) of golf players, golf courses managers and the general population about the economic and social impact of golf courses in a tourist destination (Alicante province, in Spain) from the data collected in three surveys. Golf players and golf courses managers have a more positive opinion about this economic and social impact than the population in the province. This is due to the knowledge of the first group about golf industry benefits. Therefore, communication about these social and economic benefits of golf courses has to be increased with the population in the area in order to improve their opinion about them.
ISSN:2042-5961
2042-597X
DOI:10.1108/20425961201000009