Sport, Events and Tourism

Research Projects

2008-2009: Developing an Evaluative Framework to Assess and Measure the Impact and Benefits of Hosting Major Events. Joint research project with Sheffield Hallam University (Sports Industry Research Centre), Stirling University and Substance Co-op.
2007-current: Assessing the environmental and economic impact of The Tour de France Le Grande Depart 2007.
2007: Economic impact assessment of Cardiff City Council events programme 2007-08, Cardiff City Council. (Calvin Jones, Max Munday and Neil Roche in partnership with Cardiff Research Centre).
2007: World Rally Championship Appraisal 2006" economic analysis of the economic effects of the WRC Rally in Wales for Department of Enterprise Innovations and Networks, Welsh Assembly Government. (Calvin Jones, Max Munday and Jane Bryan).
2006-2007: Assessing the environmental and economic impact of the 2006 RBS Rugby Six Nations Championships.
2006: Heineken Cup Economic Impact Assessment. Research sponsored by European Rugby Cup Limited to analysis tourism visitation connected to the event (Calvin Jones & Max Munday).
2004-2005: Measuring the Ecological Footprint of the 2004 FA Cup Final.
2001-02: Economic impact assessment of the Network Q Rally. Economic research for Cardiff County Council.