Publications
Research publications, methodology documentation, and working papers that form the intellectual foundation for event tourism as an academic discipline.
Five Research Themes
ISET’s research agenda is structured around five themes that reflect the most pressing questions in event tourism intelligence. These themes guide working paper priorities, student research projects, and partnership enquiries.
Measurement & Metrics
- How should destination event tourism competitiveness be measured?
- What are the most reliable proxies for event economic impact?
- Can composite indices predict future event tourism growth?
Policy & Governance
- What policy frameworks produce the strongest event tourism outcomes?
- How do event permit regimes affect destination competitiveness?
- What governance structures optimise event portfolio management?
Education & Workforce
- What competencies do event tourism professionals need in 2030?
- How does intelligence-led pedagogy compare to traditional instruction?
- What career pathways exist in event tourism advisory?
Technology & AI
- How can AI enhance destination strategy decision-making?
- What role do ensemble AI systems play in event intelligence?
- How should AI-generated intelligence be validated and governed?
Cultural Intelligence
- How do cultural contexts shape event tourism demand?
- What role does cultural intelligence play in event programming?
- How should scoring systems account for cultural diversity?
What We Publish
| Type | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Working Papers | Pre-publication research exploring specific questions within the research agenda. Working papers are shared for comment before formal publication. | First papers planned for Q4 2026 |
| Methodology Notes | Technical documentation explaining how each scoring system is calculated, what data sources are used, and how results should be interpreted. | GETI methodology published; others in preparation |
| Market Briefs | Short-form intelligence briefs covering specific markets, events, or trends. Data-driven commentary designed for practitioners and policy-makers. | Monthly publication from Q3 2026 |
| Annual Reports | Comprehensive annual assessments of the global event tourism landscape, incorporating all seven scoring systems and cross-market analysis. | First annual report planned for January 2027 |
For Academic Collaborators
ISET welcomes research collaboration with academics working in event management, tourism economics, cultural studies, urban planning, and related fields. If your research intersects with our agenda themes, we invite you to make contact.
We are particularly interested in collaborators who can bring quantitative rigour, cross-cultural perspective, or policy expertise to event tourism questions.