Sport Tourism Destinations

James Higham author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:17th Sep '04

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* A unique text in this fast growing area, focussing on the effects of sporting events on the tourism destination economy * Contributions from international experts * Each chapter focuses on practical real life examples and case studies to clearly illustrate the links between theory and practice.

Examines planning, development and management of sport tourism destinations. This book looks at the effects sports tourism has on the economy and the tourism destinations. It covers the topics sports tourism destination analysis, destination planning and development, destination marketing and management, and sport tourism impacts and environments.

Few forces in contemporary society influence the fortunes of tourism destinations more immediately than sport. From football fans to kayaking, Sports Tourism Destinations: issues, opportunities and analysis examines the planning, development and management of sport tourism destinations. With contributions from international experts, this book looks at the dramatic effects sports tourism has on the economy and future of tourism destinations.

Divided into four parts, the book systematically covers:

  • Sports tourism destination analysis: applies principles of destination resource analysis to the study of sport tourism destinations
  • Destination planning and development: illustrates the mutually beneficial links between sport, tourism and destination planning.
  • Destination marketing and management: explores theoretical and applied aspects of sport tourism destination marketing and management
  • Sport tourism impacts and environments: identifies and discusses critical issues of sustainable development at sport tourism destinations

Practical case studies in each chapter illustrate and highlight the links between sport tourism theory and practice, making this book a vital resource for lecturers and students alike.

"Researchers as well as students will find this book valuable for accessing the current body of knowledge on sports tourism, and will be stimulated to engage in research on unanswered questions surrounding sport tourism destinations."

Tourism Management
Volume 27, Issue 5 , October 2006, Pages 1078-1079

ISBN: 9780750659376

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 590g

320 pages