The legacy DNA of associations and their conferences
This study examines how international associations create lasting impacts through their conferences. By analyzing mission statements and conference descriptions, it identifies legacy-driven strategies. Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation, the study uncovers key themes and their alignment with associat...
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| description | This study examines how international associations create lasting impacts through their conferences. By analyzing mission statements and conference descriptions, it identifies legacy-driven strategies. Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation, the study uncovers key themes and their alignment with associations' missions. Findings show that international associations actively integrate legacy-building into their conference strategies, shaping knowledge dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and long-term societal contributions. Associations collaborate with event organizers, local partners, and stakeholders to extend impacts beyond knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and cross-sector collaboration. This study focuses on association-driven legacy strategies rather than destination marketing or infrastructure legacies. While associations may contribute to tourism and economic outcomes, the primary emphasis is on how they conceptualize and implement legacy-building initiatives within their events. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cae4bacb2e5942348710f9039840e0412025-08-20T03:51:25ZengElsevierAnnals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights2666-95792025-11-016210019010.1016/j.annale.2025.100190The legacy DNA of associations and their conferencesAndreas H. Zins0MODUL University Vienna, Am Kahlenberg 1, A-1190 Vienna, AustriaThis study examines how international associations create lasting impacts through their conferences. By analyzing mission statements and conference descriptions, it identifies legacy-driven strategies. Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation, the study uncovers key themes and their alignment with associations' missions. Findings show that international associations actively integrate legacy-building into their conference strategies, shaping knowledge dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and long-term societal contributions. Associations collaborate with event organizers, local partners, and stakeholders to extend impacts beyond knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and cross-sector collaboration. This study focuses on association-driven legacy strategies rather than destination marketing or infrastructure legacies. While associations may contribute to tourism and economic outcomes, the primary emphasis is on how they conceptualize and implement legacy-building initiatives within their events.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666957925000254Qualitative analysisLegacy buildingEvent strategySustainabilityBusiness modelLong-term impacts |
| spellingShingle | Andreas H. Zins The legacy DNA of associations and their conferences Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights Qualitative analysis Legacy building Event strategy Sustainability Business model Long-term impacts |
| title | The legacy DNA of associations and their conferences |
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| title_short | The legacy DNA of associations and their conferences |
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| topic | Qualitative analysis Legacy building Event strategy Sustainability Business model Long-term impacts |
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