Writing Guidelines for “Events”

Events are important components of the tourism system, attracting visitors, enhancing destination image, and generating economic, social, and cultural benefits. Entries prepared for The Encyclopedia of World Tourism should present the relevant event in an objective, academic, and source-based manner. The entry should examine the event’s history, purpose, scale, location, organizational structure, and significance within tourism. Where applicable, attention should also be given to visitor participation, economic and socio-cultural impacts, destination branding, sustainability practices, and future development trends. All information should be supported by reliable and up-to-date sources and reflect the event’s role in regional, national, or international tourism.

Entry Format

1) Entry Title
[Name of the Event]
(If necessary, the location/city and, where applicable, the theme may be added in parentheses.)

2) Introductory Statement (Descriptive Sentence)
The introductory statement should not exceed 250 characters.
In one or two sentences, briefly summarize the type or subject of the event, where it is held, the year it was first organized, and (if applicable) its frequency.
Introductory Statement (≤250 characters): [Write the introductory statement here.]

3) Main Text
The main text must contain at least 300 words.
The sections “See Also” and “References” are not included in the word count.
The entry should begin with the introductory statement.
The following headings are recommended. They may be used directly or incorporated into the narrative of the text.

3.1 Type / Subject of the Event

• Type of event: [Festival, trade fair, symposium, competition, etc.]
• Main theme, subject, and scope: [Description]  

3.2 Year of Establishment

• Year of first organization: [Year]
• Beginning of any name or concept change (if applicable): [Year] 

3.3 Organizing Institution(s) / Organization(s)

• Organizing institution(s) or organization(s): [Institution names]
• Partner institutions or collaborating stakeholders (if applicable): [Institutions/Organizations]  

3.4 Venue(s) and Dates of the Event

• Location(s) where the event is held: [Province/district/venue]
• Significant years and dates (optional): [Year – date range]
• Information on relocation to different venues (if applicable): [Brief information]  

3.5 Frequency of Organization

• Frequency: [Annual / Biennial / Periodic / Other]
• Changes in scheduling or date range over time (if applicable): [Brief information]  

3.6 Number of Participants / Visitors (If Available)

• Number of participants/visitors: [Figure + year/period]
• Trends of increase or decrease over the years (if applicable): [Brief assessment] 

3.7 Current Status (Is It Still Held?)

• If ongoing: [Most recent edition/year and brief information]
• If discontinued: (1) Last year held: [Year]; (2) Brief explanation or context for discontinuation: [Reason/context]