Investigation of the potential benefits and drawbacks of hosting the FIFA World Cup Football Tournament as a sporting event to Tourism & Hospitality in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

dc.contributor.advisorDunning, John
dc.contributor.authorALBarrak, Shahad
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-17T07:34:52Z
dc.date.available2024-07-17T07:34:52Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the potential benefits and drawbacks for Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sectors of hosting the FIFA World Cup football tournament, since Saudi Arabia is the designated host for the event. Using a structured questionnaire, the researcher collected data on global football interest, perceptions of hosting, fans’ decision-making factors, travel and spending patterns, and the links between sports tourism, hospitality, and the economy. The results revealed significant effects on tourism and hospitality that aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Key findings include the influence of national pride on the hosting country and the effects of many factors on attendance decisions, regardless of interest in football. Future researchers could focus on long-term planning, safety measures, and accommodation demands to enhance the overall hosting experience for such events.
dc.format.extent69
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/72618
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSheffield Hallam University
dc.subjectSport Tourism
dc.subjectTourism
dc.subjectTourism and Hospitality
dc.subjectSport
dc.subjectSaudi Vision 2030
dc.subjectFIFA World Cup football tournament
dc.subject2034
dc.subjectfootball
dc.subjectFIFA World Cup
dc.subjectSport Events
dc.subjectEvents
dc.subjectMega events
dc.subjecthosting the FIFA World Cup
dc.subjectTournament
dc.subjectSporting event
dc.subjectglobal sporting events
dc.titleInvestigation of the potential benefits and drawbacks of hosting the FIFA World Cup Football Tournament as a sporting event to Tourism & Hospitality in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
dc.typeThesis
sdl.degree.departmentBusiness
sdl.degree.disciplineInternational Hospitality and Tourism Management
sdl.degree.grantorSheffield Hallam University
sdl.degree.nameMaster of Science

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