| ISBN13: | 9781032760162 |
| ISBN10: | 1032760168 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 252 pages |
| Size: | 234x156 mm |
| Weight: | 453 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 42 Illustrations, black & white; 18 Halftones, black & white; 24 Line drawings, black & white; 13 Tables, black & white |
| 865 |
International Perspectives in Sport Tourism Management
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This timely book critically explores the past, present and future trends and needs of sport tourism development from a global perspective.
This timely book critically explores the past, present, and future trends and needs of sport tourism development from a global perspective.
Sports have become a major demand generator for many countries around the world, and consequently, the growth and status of this phenomenon is a major aspect of sport tourism. The volume includes case studies from all over the world, including industrializing countries and the Global South. Sporting events and sport tourism are two fast-growing sectors of tourism, and this book provides a current view of the interconnectedness of sport and tourism from behavioral, historical, economic, management, marketing, environmental, and policy perspectives. In doing so, issues, trends, and topics such as commercial, e-sport, emotional well-being, health, and cultural aspects of sports travelers are explored in detail.
This significant and insightful volume will be of pivotal interest to academics, students, and professionals in the field of sport tourism, as well as related areas, such as development studies, psychology, sociology, and geography.
Part I. Trends in Sport Tourism Management. 1. Sport Tourism from Researchers' Perspectives. 2. Theory of Sport Tourism: Findings of the Past Decades. Part II. Sport Tourism Destinations. 3. Sport Traditions, Habits, Rules, and Policies: Examples from The World. 4. Environmental Aspects of Sport Tourism and Recreation. 5. Crowding in Outdoor Sports, Recreation, and Tourism: A Review of American and Canadian Parks and Protected Areas. 6. Comparison and Enlightenment of Leisure Sports Resorts in China and Abroad. 7. Winter Sport Tourism: An Ecological and Economic Point of View. 8. Sport Tourism and the Role of Open Spaces in Cities. 9. Managing Sport Tourism in Communities: Case Study in China. Part III. Sport Event and Activity Management. 10. Cycling Tourism Events: Motivation and Participation. 11. Mountaineering Management. 12. Sports for Tourism: Developing Windsurfing in Taiwan. Part IV. Sport Tourist and Benefits Management. 13. Managing Sports Tourists: A Case Study from Hungary. 14. Human Benefits - Socio-cultural, Mental, Physical and Learning Outcomes. 15. Physiological Effects of Active Tourism. 16. Health Benefits of Sport Touristic Activities. 17. Sports Tourism for People with Disabilities: A Case Study of South Africa.
