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Re-enactment in Lighter Dark Tourism: An Exploration of Re-enactor Tour Guides and Their Perspectives on Creating Visitor Experiences (2023)
Journal Article
Wyatt, B., Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2024). Re-enactment in Lighter Dark Tourism: An Exploration of Re-enactor Tour Guides and Their Perspectives on Creating Visitor Experiences. Journal of Travel Research, 63(2), 496-516. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875221151074

This study explores the perspectives of re-enactor tour guides (RTG) concerning their role and re-enactment of dark histories—an overlooked topic within dark tourism research. A conceptual model is proposed that reflects the role of RTGs and how they... Read More about Re-enactment in Lighter Dark Tourism: An Exploration of Re-enactor Tour Guides and Their Perspectives on Creating Visitor Experiences.

Goal Congruence in Place Branding (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., & Dinnie, K. (2022, October). Goal Congruence in Place Branding. Paper presented at International Place Branding Association Conference, Aix-en-Provence, France

Interpretation at heritage sites: Culloden Battlefield, UK (2022)
Book Chapter
Urquhart, E. (2022). Interpretation at heritage sites: Culloden Battlefield, UK. In A. Fyall, B. Garrod, A. Leask, & S. Wanhill (Eds.), Managing Visitor Attractions. (3rd edn). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003041948-28

This chapter presents a case study that explores heritage interpretation within the context of Culloden Battlefield, UK. The case will initially consider the challenges and issues inherent to the interpretation of sensitive heritage before exploring... Read More about Interpretation at heritage sites: Culloden Battlefield, UK.

The Nature and Role of Visitor Attraction (2022)
Book Chapter
Leask, A. (2022). The Nature and Role of Visitor Attraction. In A. Fyall, B. Garrod, A. Leask, & S. Wanhill (Eds.), Managing Visitor Attractions. (3rd). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003041948-2

Visitor attractions play a vital role in the development and success of tourism destination. The aim of this chapter is first to define the terms ‘visitor attraction’ and ‘tourism destination’, showing how they are distinct yet increasingly overlappi... Read More about The Nature and Role of Visitor Attraction.

Engaging local residents as stakeholders in World Heritage Sites (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A. (2022, March). Engaging local residents as stakeholders in World Heritage Sites. Paper presented at New Lanark: A living legacy Anniversary Conference, New Lanark, UK

This paper explores how local residents engage in the management of World Heritage Sites, with specific examples from New Lanark and Edinburgh Old and New Towns World Heritage sites.

Creating Dementia Friendly Destinations in Scotland (2021)
Book Chapter
Leask, A., Wardrop, K., Fyall, A., & Hansen, M. (2021). Creating Dementia Friendly Destinations in Scotland. In M. B. Duignan (Ed.), Managing Events, Festivals and the Visitor Economy: Concepts, Collaborations and Cases (17-36). Wallingford, UK: CABI. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789242843.0003

• Accessible tourism is an increasingly important sector of the tourism industry. • The ageing population represents an under-developed and lucrative market. • Globally 46 million people live with dementia, a number expected to triple by 2050.... Read More about Creating Dementia Friendly Destinations in Scotland.

Towards a visitor taxonomy at (film-induced) heritage attractions (2021)
Journal Article
Bąkiewicz, J., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Rakić, T. (2022). Towards a visitor taxonomy at (film-induced) heritage attractions. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 17(3), 247-263. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873X.2021.2002340

Film-induced tourism at heritage attractions (HAs) is a growing industry of international relevance. It can influence visitors’ expectations of the site and further their preferences for interpretation to include a degree of reference to the film(s).... Read More about Towards a visitor taxonomy at (film-induced) heritage attractions.

Hamlet Live: the 7 I’s Experiential Strategy Framework for heritage visitor attractions (2021)
Journal Article
Lund, N. F., Holst-Beck, P., Pine II, B. J., & Leask, A. (2022). Hamlet Live: the 7 I’s Experiential Strategy Framework for heritage visitor attractions. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 17(2), 125-141. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873x.2021.1951277

In an increasingly competitive market for tourist destinations, visitor attractions play a key role in enticing visitors to the destination, and as such must continually develop new extraordinary experiential offerings to keep visitors coming. The Re... Read More about Hamlet Live: the 7 I’s Experiential Strategy Framework for heritage visitor attractions.

Factors in the provision of engaging experiences for the traditionalist market at visitor attractions (2021)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2021). Factors in the provision of engaging experiences for the traditionalist market at visitor attractions. Tourism Management Perspectives, 38, Article 100810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100810

The global population is ageing with implications for the provision of tourism experiences to meet changing needs. The shift in demographics has encouraged a focus on the older visitor with tourism organisations recognising the value of engaging with... Read More about Factors in the provision of engaging experiences for the traditionalist market at visitor attractions.

Designing dark tourism experiences: an exploration of edutainment interpretation at lighter dark visitor attractions (2020)
Journal Article
Wyatt, B., Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2021). Designing dark tourism experiences: an exploration of edutainment interpretation at lighter dark visitor attractions. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 16(4: Special Issue), 433-449. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873x.2020.1858087

Existing dark tourism literature has explored various aspects of interpretation, including challenges in balancing interpretation efforts with concerns for historical accuracy, and managing ethical issues with interpreting past tragedies for packaged... Read More about Designing dark tourism experiences: an exploration of edutainment interpretation at lighter dark visitor attractions.

Marketing Archaeological Heritage for Tourism (2020)
Book Chapter
Fyall, A., Leask, A., & Barber, S. (2020). Marketing Archaeological Heritage for Tourism. In D. J. Timothy, & L. G. Tahan (Eds.), Archaeology and Tourism - Touring the Past (69-86). Bristol: Channel View Publications

Abstract not available.

Events management education (2020)
Book Chapter
Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2020). Events management education. In S. J. Page, & J. Connell (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Events (287-305). (2nd). Abingdon: Routledge

Abstract not available.

Managing the co-creation of narratives in the heritage sector: The case of the Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh (2019)
Book Chapter
Urquhart, E., & Leask, A. (2019). Managing the co-creation of narratives in the heritage sector: The case of the Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh. In Experiential Consumption and Marketing in Tourism with a Cross-Cultural Context. Goodfellow Publishers

The objectives of this chapter are to: - Link together theoretical approaches to storytelling and narrative creation with the co-creation of heritage experiences; - Identify and discuss management practices and associated opportunities for narrati... Read More about Managing the co-creation of narratives in the heritage sector: The case of the Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh.

After-hours events at the National Museum of Scotland: a product for attracting, engaging and retaining new museum audiences? (2019)
Journal Article
Easson, H., & Leask, A. (2020). After-hours events at the National Museum of Scotland: a product for attracting, engaging and retaining new museum audiences?. Current Issues in Tourism, 23(11), 1343-1356. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2019.1625875

Cultural heritage is recognised as one of the major contributors to the economy and has traditionally been funded from the public sector. Museums have had to become more commercial as a result of declining core funding sources and changing visitor ex... Read More about After-hours events at the National Museum of Scotland: a product for attracting, engaging and retaining new museum audiences?.

The effect of exporting hospitality and tourism degrees overseas on the home campus: a conceptual model. (2019)
Journal Article
Lagiewski, R. M., Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2019). The effect of exporting hospitality and tourism degrees overseas on the home campus: a conceptual model. Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education, 24, 211-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2019.03.005

Hospitality and tourism programmes have, over the recent decades, been involved in the delivery of their degrees in international locations through a variety of export models. A case strategy approach was used to explore programmes delivering their... Read More about The effect of exporting hospitality and tourism degrees overseas on the home campus: a conceptual model..

Senior Visitors to Attractions (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2018, April). Senior Visitors to Attractions. Paper presented at Scottish Museums Federation Annual Conference, Stirling

No abstract available.

Innovating to engage the Gen Y audience – visitor engagement with museum collections during ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland. (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2017, December). Innovating to engage the Gen Y audience – visitor engagement with museum collections during ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland. Paper presented at 4th World Tourism Summit for Tourism and Hospitality: Innovation, Partnerships and Sharing., Rosen College, UCF, Florida

No abstract available.

Visitor engagement at museums: Generation Y and ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland (2017)
Journal Article
Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2017). Visitor engagement at museums: Generation Y and ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland. Museum Management and Curatorship, 32(5), 473-490. https://doi.org/10.1080/09647775.2017.1367259

Museums are institutions that collect, safeguard and present artefacts and memories for the non-profit purposes of learning and enjoyment. However, significant changes in the environment in which museums operate have led to the creation of new types... Read More about Visitor engagement at museums: Generation Y and ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland.

Materiality, memories and lived event tourism experiences (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Todd, L., Leask, A., & Ensor, J. (2017, June). Materiality, memories and lived event tourism experiences. Presented at Critical Tourism Studies: Understand Tourism- Change Tourism, Understand Ourselves - Change Ourselves

Our paper furthers understanding of lived experiences in tourism settings as remembered by informants. We propose the value of a phenomenological ‘artefact elicitation’ method in revealing rich insights into informants’ recollections of their lived t... Read More about Materiality, memories and lived event tourism experiences.

Managing Asian attractions, Generation Y and face (2017)
Journal Article
Fyall, A., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Ladkin, A. (2017). Managing Asian attractions, Generation Y and face. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 32, 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2017.04.006

In view of the growth, dynamism and increasing influence of the Asian tourism industry and the contribution to be played in the future by Gen Y visitors and workforce, this study compares and contrasts the views of professionals in the visitor attrac... Read More about Managing Asian attractions, Generation Y and face.

Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions (2017)
Journal Article
Bąkiewicz, J., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Rakić, T. (2017). Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions. Tourism Planning and Development, 14(4), 548-566. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2017.1303540

In response to an increasingly competitive environment, a number of heritage visitor attractions (HVAs) have encouraged filming, as well as subsequent film-induced tourism, in order to raise their profile, generate revenue and differentiate themselve... Read More about Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions.

Understanding primary stakeholders' multiple roles in hallmark event tourism management (2016)
Journal Article
Todd, L., Leask, A., & Ensor, J. (2017). Understanding primary stakeholders' multiple roles in hallmark event tourism management. Tourism Management, 59, 494-509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2016.09.010

This paper contributes insights into stakeholder theory in hallmark event tourism and the implications for engaging primary stakeholders in further tourism management settings. The tangible and symbolic tourism benefits instilled in destinations by h... Read More about Understanding primary stakeholders' multiple roles in hallmark event tourism management.

Visitor attraction management: a critical review of research 2009-2014 (2016)
Journal Article
Leask, A. (2016). Visitor attraction management: a critical review of research 2009-2014. Tourism Management, 57, 334-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2016.06.015

Research publications focussing on visitor attractions have increased in recent years, with articles sourced from an increasingly broad range of disciplines and fields of study. Key findings include a reduced reliance on case study and qualitative re... Read More about Visitor attraction management: a critical review of research 2009-2014.

Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions. (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Bakiewicz, J., & Leask, A. (2016, May). Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions. Paper presented at IACuDiT 3rd International Conference -Tourism, Culture and Heritage in a Smart Economy, Athens, Greece

No abstract available.

Symbolic, Experiential and Functional Consumptions of Heritage Tourism Destinations: The Case of Angkor World Heritage Site, Cambodia: Heritage Destination Consumption (2016)
Journal Article
Chen, C., Phou, S., & Leask, A. (2016). Symbolic, Experiential and Functional Consumptions of Heritage Tourism Destinations: The Case of Angkor World Heritage Site, Cambodia: Heritage Destination Consumption. International Journal of Tourism Research, 18(6), 602-611. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2077

This study empirically investigates the effects of three destination consumptions (namely symbolic, experiential and functional) on tourists’ destination attachment and satisfaction, and further on destination loyalty at a heritage tourism destinatio... Read More about Symbolic, Experiential and Functional Consumptions of Heritage Tourism Destinations: The Case of Angkor World Heritage Site, Cambodia: Heritage Destination Consumption.

Events, Visitor Attractions and The Event Attraction Continuum (2016)
Book Chapter
Weidenfeld, A., & Leask, A. (2016). Events, Visitor Attractions and The Event Attraction Continuum. In A. Weidenfeld, R. Butler, & A. M. Williams (Eds.), Visitor Attractions and Events: Locations and LinkagesTaylor & Francis

No abstract available.

Destination Competitiveness: A Comparative Study of Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore (2015)
Journal Article
Todd, L., Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2015). Destination Competitiveness: A Comparative Study of Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. Tourism Analysis, 20(6), 593-605. https://doi.org/10.3727/108354215x14464845877832

This paper presents a comparative study of the destination competitiveness of Hong Kong, Singapore and Macau and those strategies developed to enhance their future position in the global destination “marketplace”. The methodology adopted is secondary... Read More about Destination Competitiveness: A Comparative Study of Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.

Exploring film-induced tourism implications for onsite heritage interpretation at Alnwick Castle. (2015)
Book Chapter
Bakiewicz, J., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Rakić, T. (2015). Exploring film-induced tourism implications for onsite heritage interpretation at Alnwick Castle. In M. Kozak, & N. Kozak (Eds.), Destination Marketing: international perspectivesRoutledge

No abstract available. Exploring film-induced tourism implications for onsite heritage interpretation at Alnwick Castle.

Engaging the multi-generational workforce in tourism and hospitality (2014)
Journal Article
Barron, P., Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2014). Engaging the multi-generational workforce in tourism and hospitality. Tourism Review, 69(4), 245-263. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-04-2014-0017

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to present strategies that hospitality and tourism organisations might adopt as a means of encouraging employee engagement, thus enabling the more effective management of an increasingly multi-generational work... Read More about Engaging the multi-generational workforce in tourism and hospitality.

Exploring film induced tourism implications on onsite heritage interpretation at heritage visitor attractions (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Bakiewicz, J., & Leask, A. (2014). Exploring film induced tourism implications on onsite heritage interpretation at heritage visitor attractions. In M. Kozak, & N. Kozak (Eds.), 7th World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism Hospitality and Leisure Proceedings Book, (388-393)

Intorduction The previous research in the area of film induced tourism, although widely acknowledged, was not concerned with built heritage sites which have inherent restrictions and specific audiences and are more challenging in terms of their mana... Read More about Exploring film induced tourism implications on onsite heritage interpretation at heritage visitor attractions.

Revenue Management at Heritage Attractions (2013)
Book Chapter
Leask, A. (2013). Revenue Management at Heritage Attractions. In P. Legohérel, E. Poutier, & A. Fyall (Eds.), Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism,

This chapter focuses on how revenue management might be suitable for use as a tool in developing the effective management of heritage visitor attractions (HVAs). It begins with an explanation of the terms to be used within the chapter and the challen... Read More about Revenue Management at Heritage Attractions.

A case study of employee engagement in the hospitality industry (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2013, May). A case study of employee engagement in the hospitality industry. Paper presented at Council for Hospitality Management Education, 22nd Annual Research Conference

No abstract available.

Generation Y: An Agenda for Future Visitor Attraction Research (2013)
Journal Article
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Barron, P. (2014). Generation Y: An Agenda for Future Visitor Attraction Research. International Journal of Tourism Research, 16(5), 462-471. doi:10.1002/jtr.1940

This study provides a comprehensive secondary-based synthesis of previous studies on the profile and patterns of consumption of Generation Y, their consumption experiences and the role of information communication technologies and social media in det... Read More about Generation Y: An Agenda for Future Visitor Attraction Research.

Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions. (2012)
Journal Article
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Garrod, B. (2012). Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions. Current Issues in Tourism, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2012.667070

Revenue management is often identified as a potentially valuable tool for addressing some of the challenges currently facing visitor attractions. This article sets out to investigate the adoption of revenue-management practices by Scottish paid-entry... Read More about Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions..

Engaging with Generation Y at Museums (2012)
Book Chapter
Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2012). Engaging with Generation Y at Museums. In M. Smith, & G. Richards (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Cultural TourismTaylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203120958.ch50

Museums form a significant proportion of the cultural tourism offering in many destinations across the world. They ‘serve the functions of collection, research and exhibition, as well as education and recreation’ (Sheng and Chen 2011: 53) meaning tha... Read More about Engaging with Generation Y at Museums.

Engaging residents as stakeholders of the visitor attraction. (2012)
Journal Article
Garrod, B., Fyall, A., Leask, A., & Reid, E. (2012). Engaging residents as stakeholders of the visitor attraction. Tourism Management, 33, 1159-1173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2011.11.014

While local residents are widely recognised to play a pivotal role in the development and management of destinations, their role in the context of visitor attractions has largely been overlooked. This paper seeks to explore the purposes and processes... Read More about Engaging residents as stakeholders of the visitor attraction..

Exploring the relationship between visitor attractions and events: definitions and management factors (2012)
Journal Article
Weidenfeld, A., & Leask, A. (2013). Exploring the relationship between visitor attractions and events: definitions and management factors. Current Issues in Tourism, 16(6), 552-569. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2012.702736

The growing definitional debate on the terms ‘visitor attractions’ and ‘events’ highlights the need to compare their key determinants and management factors. The article elaborates on this definitional debate, by exploring existing definitions and d... Read More about Exploring the relationship between visitor attractions and events: definitions and management factors.

Engaging with Gen Y at museum events (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., Barron, P., & Todd, L. (2012, June). Engaging with Gen Y at museum events. Paper presented at International Conference on Tourism & Events: Opportunities, Impacts and Change,, Belfast, Northern Ireland

No abstract available.

Generation Y in Asia: Generational consumer behaviour and impacts upon tourism in visitor attractions and hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., Barron, P., Fyall, A., & Todd, L. (2012, April). Generation Y in Asia: Generational consumer behaviour and impacts upon tourism in visitor attractions and hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. Paper presented at Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Conference, Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi)

No abstract available.

Gen Y: The Impact of Generational Changes in Consumer Behaviour on the Marketing of Tourist Attractions (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Leask, A., Barron, P., & Ensor, J. (2012). Gen Y: The Impact of Generational Changes in Consumer Behaviour on the Marketing of Tourist Attractions.

This research study compares and contrasts the marketing strategies adopted by operators of tourist attractions aiming to engage effectively with Generation Y (Gen Y) consumers. Gen Y is widely regarded as the next big lifelong cohort with its own un... Read More about Gen Y: The Impact of Generational Changes in Consumer Behaviour on the Marketing of Tourist Attractions.

Generation Y: opportunity or challenge – strategies to engage Generation Y in the UK attractions’ sector (2011)
Journal Article
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Barron, P. (2011). Generation Y: opportunity or challenge – strategies to engage Generation Y in the UK attractions’ sector. Current Issues in Tourism, 1-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2011.642856

This study examines the extent to which Generation Y (Gen Y) serves as an opportunity or challenge for visitor attractions in the UK and the corresponding strategies adopted to seek engagement with this generational segment. A multiple-case study des... Read More about Generation Y: opportunity or challenge – strategies to engage Generation Y in the UK attractions’ sector.

World Heritage Designation – New Lanark (2011)
Book Chapter
Leask, A. (2011). World Heritage Designation – New Lanark. In B. Garrod, & A. Fyall (Eds.), Contemporary Cases in Tourism

No abstract available.

Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management (2010)
Journal Article
Leask, A. (2010). Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management. Tourism Management, 31, 155-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2009.09.004

Visitorattractions (VAs) play a crucial role in the success of a tourism destination, where they act as key motivators for visits and as resources for local communities. The range of stakeholders involved means their effectivemanagement is of key imp... Read More about Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management.

The role of heritage tourism in the Shetland Islands (2010)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Rihova, I. (2010). The role of heritage tourism in the Shetland Islands. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, 4(2), 118-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506181011045190

Purpose – This paper aims to determine the role of heritage tourism in Shetland Island destination development and how this links to tourism public policy in island communities. Design/methodology/approach – The study is conducted in the Shetland I... Read More about The role of heritage tourism in the Shetland Islands.

Progressing socio-cultural impact evaluation for festivals (2009)
Journal Article
Robertson, M., Rogers, P., & Leask, A. (2009). Progressing socio-cultural impact evaluation for festivals. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 1(2), 156-169. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407960902992233

The research project reported in this paper set out to advance the knowledge base of socio‐cultural festival evaluation and, through industry and academic liaison, produce a robust, comprehensive set of indicators. The purpose of this paper is threef... Read More about Progressing socio-cultural impact evaluation for festivals.

Place, values, process and benefits: accounting for the social and cultural future of festivals (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Leask, A., Rogers, P., & Robertson, M. (2008). Place, values, process and benefits: accounting for the social and cultural future of festivals. In Proceeding of the EUTO Conference 2008, 437-469

This paper presents outcomes from a project established at the Centre for Festival and Event Management (CFEM) at Napier University Business School. This set out to advance the methodologies and knowledge base of socio-cultural festival evaluation a... Read More about Place, values, process and benefits: accounting for the social and cultural future of festivals.

Managing Visitor Attractions (2008)
Book
Fyell, A., Garrod, B., Leask, A., & Wanhill, S. (Eds.). (2008). Managing Visitor Attractions. Elsevier

Visitor attractions represent a complex sector of the tourism industry and are the catalytic focus for the development of tourism infrastructure and services. As this area grows, there are still many questions to be answered and issues to be understo... Read More about Managing Visitor Attractions.

An assessment of ‘international best practice’ in visitor attraction management: does Scotland really lag behind? (2007)
Journal Article
Garrod, B., Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2007). An assessment of ‘international best practice’ in visitor attraction management: does Scotland really lag behind?. International Journal of Tourism Research, 9, 21-42. doi:10.1002/jtr.591

This paper compares and contrasts selected management practices among visitor attractions in Scotland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The catalyst for the study was the growing perception that management practices among visitor attractions in Sco... Read More about An assessment of ‘international best practice’ in visitor attraction management: does Scotland really lag behind?.

Destination marketing: Future issues — Strategic challenges (2006)
Journal Article
Fyall, A., & Leask, A. (2006). Destination marketing: Future issues — Strategic challenges. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 7(1), 50-63. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.thr.6050029

Although pivotal to the travel and tourism system, the destination is widely acknowledged to be one of the most difficult products to manage and market. Over the coming decade, the challenges facing destination marketers are likely to be even greater... Read More about Destination marketing: Future issues — Strategic challenges.

Juxtaposing the timeless and the ephemeral: Staging festivals and events at World Heritage Sites (2006)
Book Chapter
Smith, M., Carnegie, E., & Robertson, M. (2006). Juxtaposing the timeless and the ephemeral: Staging festivals and events at World Heritage Sites. In A. Leask, & A. Fyall (Eds.), Managing World Heritage Sites. , (110-124). Amsterdam: London: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780080461755

The aim of this chapter is to explore the complex relationship between World Heritage Sites (WHS) and temporary festivals and events, analysing some of the impacts and implications of staging ‘ephemeral’ arts projects in the context of ‘timeless’ her... Read More about Juxtaposing the timeless and the ephemeral: Staging festivals and events at World Heritage Sites.

Managing World Heritage Sites (2006)
Book
Leask, A., & Fyell, A. (Eds.). (2006). Managing World Heritage Sites. Routledge

World Heritage Sites are some of the most recognised locations around the world. They include natural sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier and cultural ones such as the Pyramids at Giza, the Walled City of Baku in Azerbaijan and the H... Read More about Managing World Heritage Sites.

Researching the Management of Visitor Attractions: International Comparative Study Issues (2006)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2006). Researching the Management of Visitor Attractions: International Comparative Study Issues. Tourism Recreation Research, 31(2), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2006.11081259

The paucity of literature in the field of visitor attractions, combined with the virtual vacuum of literature on international comparative research methodologies in tourism generally, and more specifically within the visitor attractions sector, toge... Read More about Researching the Management of Visitor Attractions: International Comparative Study Issues.

Managing visitor impacts at visitor attractions: an international assessment. (2006)
Journal Article
Garrod, B., Fyall, A., & Leask, A. (2006). Managing visitor impacts at visitor attractions: an international assessment. Current Issues in Tourism, 9, (125-151). ISSN 1368-3500

This paper presents the findings of a study designed to extend and develop a previous study conducted by the authors on the management of visitor impacts at visitor attractions in Scotland. This follow-up study sets out to discover the extent to whic... Read More about Managing visitor impacts at visitor attractions: an international assessment..

Pricing Heritage: Are they really doing it better over there? (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A. (2004, September). Pricing Heritage: Are they really doing it better over there?. Presented at Practical Challenges for the Museum and Heritage Sector,, University of Greenwich, London

No abstract available.

The Nature and Purpose of Visitor Attractions (2003)
Book Chapter
Leask, A. (2002). The Nature and Purpose of Visitor Attractions. In A. Fyall, B. Garrod, & A. Leask (Eds.), Managing Visitor Attractions: New Directions

No abstract available.

Scottish visitor attractions: managing visitor impacts (2002)
Journal Article
Garrod, B., Fyall, A., & Leask, A. (2002). Scottish visitor attractions: managing visitor impacts. Tourism Management, 23(3), 265-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-5177%2801%2900077-2

The visitor attraction sector in Scotland plays a vital, if often overlooked, role in the wider Scottish tourism industry. Yet the sector presently faces a host of internal and external threats. In terms of external threats, the sector is currently e... Read More about Scottish visitor attractions: managing visitor impacts.

U.K. Conference Venues: Past, Present, and Future (2002)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Spiller, J. (2002). U.K. Conference Venues: Past, Present, and Future. Journal of Convention & Exhibition Management, 4(1), 29-54. https://doi.org/10.1300/J143v04n01_03

ABSTRACT The following paper investigates the supply and demand for conference venues in the United Kingdom (U.K.) over the past 40 years. The main data relates to trends in the type of venue facilities provided in the U.K. and how the varying marke... Read More about U.K. Conference Venues: Past, Present, and Future.

Heritage Visitor Attractions: managing revenue in the new millennium (2002)
Journal Article
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Garrod, B. (2002). Heritage Visitor Attractions: managing revenue in the new millennium. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 8(3), 247-265. https://doi.org/10.1080/1352725022000018921

Heritage visitor attractions represent an integral component of the tourism product in many countries. This is particularly so in Scotland, where visitor attractions of a heritage genre continue to attract more visitors than others. However, with va... Read More about Heritage Visitor Attractions: managing revenue in the new millennium.

Unusual Venues as Conference Facilitites: Current and Future Management Issues (2001)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Hood, G. (2001). Unusual Venues as Conference Facilitites: Current and Future Management Issues. Journal of Convention & Exhibition Management, 2(4), 37-63. https://doi.org/10.1300/J143v02n04_04

Abstract The following paper investigates the use of unusual venues as conference facilities within the United Kingdom and identifies the current and future management issues. Unusual venues include such diverse properties as castles, visitor attrac... Read More about Unusual Venues as Conference Facilitites: Current and Future Management Issues.

Scottish visitor attractions – a collaborative future? (2001)
Journal Article
Fyall, A., Leask, A., & Garrod, B. (2001). Scottish visitor attractions – a collaborative future?. International Journal of Tourism Research, 3, 211-228. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.313

Although interorganisational collaboration is increasingly being accepted as a necessary, even desirable strategy for the tourism industry as a whole, there would appear to be a number of impediments to the implementation of collaborative initiatives... Read More about Scottish visitor attractions – a collaborative future?.

Yield Management in Scottish Visitor Attractions (2001)
Book Chapter
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Goulding, P. (2001). Yield Management in Scottish Visitor Attractions. In I. Yeoman, & A. Ingold (Eds.), Yield Management: Strategies for the Service Industries

No abstract available.

World Heritage Site Designation and Implications (2000)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2000, September). World Heritage Site Designation and Implications. Paper presented at Tourism 2000 Conference, Sheffield, UK

No abstract available.

Unusual Venues as Conference Facilities (2000)
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A., & Hood, G. (2000, February). Unusual Venues as Conference Facilities. Paper presented at Convention/Expo VII, Las Vegas, USA

No abstract available.

Yield Management (1999)
Book Chapter
Yeoman, I., & Leask, A. (1998). Yield Management. In A. Leask, & I. Yeoman (Eds.), Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management PerspectiveCassell

No abstract available.

Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective (1999)
Book
Leask, A., & Yeoman, I. (Eds.). (1999). Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective. Pearson Education

The first clearly structured textbook to examine Heritage Visitor Attractions from an operations management perspective. The book begins by defining the characteristics of HVAs and the principles of operations management and deals with the design of... Read More about Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management Perspective.

The development of core concepts of yield management (1999)
Journal Article
Leask, A. E., & Yeoman, I. (1999). The development of core concepts of yield management. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 5(2), 96-110. https://doi.org/10.1080/13527259908722254

Abstract Yield management offers an Operations Manager a decision support framework for examining the revenue and conservation decision variables that integrate the characteristics of the Heritage Visitor Attraction (HVA) experience. The principles... Read More about The development of core concepts of yield management.