Bene Piccio's Outputs (2)

The festival industry and gender inequality: the case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city (2024)
Journal Article
Piccio, B., Todd, L., & Robertson, M. (2024). The festival industry and gender inequality: the case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city. Tourism Management Perspectives, 54, Article 101317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2024.101317

This paper explores issues women face in achieving leadership positions in the festivals sector, and their experiences of gender inequality. The setting is Edinburgh, the UK's leading festivals' tourism destination. Underpinned by feminist research,... Read More about The festival industry and gender inequality: the case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city.

Women, festival leadership, and social transformations: The case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city (2024)
Thesis
Piccio, B. Women, festival leadership, and social transformations: The case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh is internationally renowned for its festivals, with some now celebrating their 76th year. The workforce in the sector is predominantly composed by women, nevertheless, little research has been undertaken regarding gender equality and condit... Read More about Women, festival leadership, and social transformations: The case of Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city.