Measuring the economic contribution of beer festivals on local economies: The case of York, United Kingdom

Ignazio Cabras, Marco Lorusso, Nadine Waehning

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Abstract

This paper investigates the economic contribution of beer festivals on local economies by analysing the Knavesmire Beer Festival at York, United Kingdom. Using information collected via means of a survey questionnaire and applying Type I multipliers, we estimate the total expenditure generated by visitors within and outside festivals' premises, measuring its impact on the local economy in terms of jobs created and GVA contributions. Findings reveal the impact of the festival on the York economy and the wider brewing industry, providing empirical evidence and original results about the economic contribution that beer festivals can generate at a local level.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)739-750
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal of Tourism Research
Volume22
Issue number6
Early online date1 Jun 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2020

Keywords

  • beer festivals
  • beer tourism
  • event tourism
  • local economies
  • multiplier effects

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