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Fandom and risk perceptions of Olympic tourists

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  • Walters, Gabby
  • Shipway, Richard
  • Miles, Lee
  • Aldrigui, Mariana

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•Develops an understanding and awareness of Olympic tourists’ perceptions of risk.•Explores the concerns Olympic tourists have towards the risk of terrorism at mega sporting events.•Identifies that trust in destination security officials can help offset risk perceptions and concerns.•Reveals that levels of fandom can mitigate concerns and worries relating to safety and security.

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  • Walters, Gabby & Shipway, Richard & Miles, Lee & Aldrigui, Mariana, 2017. "Fandom and risk perceptions of Olympic tourists," Annals of Tourism Research, Elsevier, vol. 66(C), pages 210-212.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:anture:v:66:y:2017:i:c:p:210-212
    DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2017.07.012
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    1. Fuchs, Galia & Reichel, Arie, 2011. "An exploratory inquiry into destination risk perceptions and risk reduction strategies of first time vs. repeat visitors to a highly volatile destination," Tourism Management, Elsevier, vol. 32(2), pages 266-276.
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