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Fantastic, magical and grandiose: Nature’s role in event design
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism. (ETOUR)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1641-4123
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism. Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3098-1490
2021 (English)In: Nordic Perspectives on Nature-based Tourism: From place-based resources to value-added experiences / [ed] Peter Fredman & Jan Vidar Haukeland, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021, p. 237-249Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This chapter looks at the role of nature in special events, and the ways event managers integrate nature in the event design. We take the perspective of event managers to explore their awareness of and use of nature as an integral experiential component of their events. Grounded in the theoretical intersection of event studies and nature-based tourism, this chapter contributes with new knowledge on the role of nature in the experience economy. Our findings suggest that nature evokes positive emotional response, enhances the overall event experience, facilitates socio-cultural community, encourages educative and introspective experiences, and provides uniqueness to the event. Based on our study, we argue that actively integrating nature into the event design can be key to authentic, unique and transformative event experiences.

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Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021. p. 237-249
Keywords [en]
special events, nature-based tourism, experience, event design, authenticity
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Human Geography
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-39398Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85129878607ISBN: 978 1 78990 402 4 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-39398DiVA, id: diva2:1450123
Available from: 2020-07-01 Created: 2020-07-01 Last updated: 2022-05-24Bibliographically approved

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