Impact of Tourists'Perceived Value on Behavioral Intention for Mega Events:Analysis of Inbound and Domestic Tourists at Shanghai World Expo

Based on the survey data for 2120 inbound and domestic tourists at the Shanghai World Expo,a structural equation model was constructed for the relationship among tourists' perceived value dimensions,behavioral intention and revisit intention.Additionally,the influence of tourists' perceived value dimensions on the behavioral intention and revisit intention was explored.The results show that the utilitarian value and enjoyment value significantly affect the inbound and domestic tourists' behavioral intention,while the convenience value and aesthetic value have no significant influence.The service value only significantly affects the domestic tourists' behavioral intention,and the aesthetic value only significantly affects the inbound tourists' behavioral intention.The utilitarian value,service value and enjoyment value significantly affect the inbound and domestic tourists' revisit intention,while the convenience value only significantly affects the domestic tourists' revisit intention.The utilitarian value is the primary factor affecting the inbound tourists' behavioral intention and revisit intention,and the perceived price has no significant effect on either inbound or domestic tourists' behavioral intention or revisit intention.The study explores the relationships between tourists' perceived value,behavioral intention and revisit intention,analyzes the divergence and causation,theoretically enriches the research field of tourism geography and behavioral geography,and has great practical significance to the sustainable development of mega events in China,including the further development of the Shanghai World Expo.

Underground Space Landscape Design of Business Zone B of Shanghai World Expo

Business Zone B of Shanghai World Expo is the dynamic cluster area of well-known enterprise headquarters,and it has created the scheme layout of integrated design above and below ground according to regional planning characteristics and the characteristics of the times.The underground space landscape design of Business Zone B of Shanghai World Expo is a typical case of underground space development in China,and the summary of design strategy is helpful for improving underground space landscape design level in China.The existing problems in landscape design of Business Zone B of Shanghai World Expo are found through fi eld investigation,and the law of underground space landscape design in Business Zone B is summarized.Due to the fact that the development of underground space can not be reversed,the optimization design strategy of underground space landscape,such as strengthening the connectivity of underground space,enriching the sunken square and courtyard,and creating good physical environment of underground space,is put forward to improve the status quo of underground space environment.The construction level of underground space landscape in China has been constantly improving.As long as the urban planning is reasonable and pays attention to the application of integrated design of ground and underground,architectural technology and art combination in underground space environment,the construction of urban underground space landscape will become more ecological,humanized and diversifi ed.

2010 World Expo and Urban Life Quality in Shanghai in Terms of Sustainable Development

Based on sustainable development theory and the UN's Human Development Index, this thesis puts forward what the quality of urban life implies, makes a study of the world Expo's potential influences on the urban life of Shanghai and advances the strategy and measures to strengthen the life-quality-facing urban

China＇ s Security Measures for 2010 Shanghai World Expo： A Retrospect

The security threats to Shanghai World Expo were multi-faceted, ranging from terrorist threat to ethnic separatist threat, from foreign diplomatic and political disputes to domestic mass disturbances as well as serious social crimes The first was from terrorist threat, and the global Jihad network in Eurasia was looming in the early 21st century, which was guided by radical ideologies; the second threat was from ethnic separatist groups; the third threat was related with foreign personnel and diplomats＇ security; the fourth threat was from mass disturbances, and the fifth was from serious social crimes. China＇s measures to these potential multi-faceted challenges were serious and various, including preventing terrorist attacks through international cooperation, lessening ethnic separatists＇ dissatisfaction and avoiding possible mass demonstration, reducing the chance of domestic mass disturbances, guaranteeing public transportation and aerospace security, making extensive use of advanced technologies and referring to other countries＇ expertise in security check, seeking help from other provinces bordering Shanghai, and strengthening control over explosive materials, etc.. Nevertheless, the efficacy of the above-mentioned countermeasures was problematic, for they were more defensive than offensive, more passive than proactive, and more tactical than strategic.

Role Orientation of Shanghai World Expo Group

Reporter: What is the development goal for Shanghai World Expo (Group) Co., Ltd.? Mr. Chen Xianjin: Our goal lies in 2 aspects: one is how to hold a successful world expo; the other is how to achieve World Expo Group into a 1st-class enterprise in China with most competitiveness. The 2 goals take overall development of Shanghai into consideration, while Shanghai

THREE ASPECTS ON SOLVING QUEUING SERVICE SYSTEM IN SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO

This paper analyzes the queuing problem that was experienced during the Shanghai World Expo of 2010. The queuing problem will be discussed at three levels. The three levels include the physical, psychological, and social aspects of the queuing problem. The collective behavior of visitors is studied through analyzing the information from the different sources, such as, the network of electronic eyes, the evaluation platform based on mobile phone system and the Internet. A hybrid information network technology is implemented. Based on the Wuli-Shili-Renli （WSR） system methodology, a new theoretical analysis framework for the queuing problem is proposed.

World Expo 2010 Pavilions Clustering Analysis Based on Self-Organizing Map

This paper reports the classification of 90 sample pavilions in Shanghai World Expo. An artificial intelligence based nonlinear clustering method known as Self-Organizing Map(SOM) has been used to classify expo pavilions. SOM is an efficient tool for visualization of multidimensional data. To conduct the classification, four characteristics namely Hurst exponent for queue length, Hurst exponent for waiting time, mean queue length and mean waiting time have been applied. The classification results show that Shanghai World Expo pavilions can be optimally classified into four classes. This result will shed light on further studies that how to manage the queue of World Expo pavilions in the future.

The Shanghai Corporate Pavilion design for World Expo in Shanghai 2010

New technologies are becoming today’s basic building blocks.This paper presents a case study of the Shanghai Corporate Pavilion for the 2010World Expo in Shanghai.From the shape of the building to the use of solar energy,the Shanghai Corporate Pavilion incorporates the state-of-art technologies to convey the spirit of the architecture.It addresses the pressing issue of energy,environment,and sustainability and reflects the spirit of Shanghai as a historically progressive yet still fast moving international metropolis.

Innovation——the Soul of World Expos

The telephone, light bulb, steam engine,levision... many revolutionary new technologies have debuted at World Expos over the past one anda half centuries.

Shanghai on the World Expo Stage

This year, China has been hit by abnormal weather-spring seems reluctant to arrive as north China is plagued by low temperatures and strong winds and the south is drenched in lasting rainfall. In spite of the climate, the pulse of spring is vibrant at the Expo site. Before the opening ceremony, Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng said the six trial runs for the Expo had achieved their expected results with flying colors.

A Long Love Affair The World Expo has long captivated Shanghai

It is no secret that Shanghai’s drive to hold a successful World Expo in 2010 has been generously backed with human resources and money by the Central Government. But it might come as a surprise

World Expo Documentary

A five-part documentary Expo’s Meaning, Shanghai’s Mission will air on China Central Television (CCTV)’s news channel during prime time on August 10-14,representing a major step for the channel toward international co-production.

ZTE to Unveil World Beating Solution-Rich NGN and Mobile Services at PT/Expo Comm China 2004

ZTE Corporation appeared at Expo Comm China2004 with a range of world-leading solutions andapplications stretching across the entiretechnology spectrum-from mobile and NGNrequirements to videoconferencing and

精细化设计管控下公共开放空间活力提升研究--以上海世博园区后续利用为例

文章以后续开发利用的上海世博园区为例,对建成使用的央企总部商务区和在建的世博文化公园中国际马术中心项目进行分析,研究在大城市中央活动区用地紧张环境下,通过精细化设计管控提升公共开放空间活力的优化策略与创新方法。其中,就园区内央企总部商务区在建设管理模式、集约土地方式、活力空间样式、步行环境格式等方面,结合设计管控与建成实况进行对比研究,就园区内在建公共设施在用地红线、总体关系、绿化指标、公共空间、建筑界面等方面,结合规划协调与设计实现进行案例研究,探讨通过提升精细化设计管控的实践能力来提升公共开放空间活力的实施途径。

人类命运共同体视域下的中国形象建构与创意设计研究——以世博会中国馆为例

以“人类命运共同体”视域下的“世博会中国馆设计的困境与根源”“理念指引意义”“重构国家形象设计的三组关系”“国家形象创新设计思路”四个维度为切入点,梳理形象设计的三个维度——符号生产、形象生成和传播生效,指出世博会中国馆设计长期存在“无内涵呓语”“无声息失语”“无边际妄语”等困境,根源在于设计者身陷“留恋传统、困顿当下、羡慕西方”的阈限焦虑。“人类命运共同体”为解决这一困境提供了价值坐标,有助于重新定位自身,确立新使命、塑造新形象、拓展新视野。在此基础上,需要重构“元素/系统”“现实/想象”和“我塑/他塑”三组关系。最后提出基于该理念的国家形象创意设计思路,为国家形象设计的研究与实践提供新的范式想象和学科出路。