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.
Sports tourism destination analysis: applies principles of destination resource analysis to the study of sport tourism destinationsDestination 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 managementSport tourism impacts and environments: identifies and discusses critical issues of sustainable development at sport tourism destinations
Divided into four parts, the book systematically covers: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.
- ISBN10 0080474438
- ISBN13 9780080474434
- Publish Date 1 January 2009 (first published 17 September 2004)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Society for Neuroscience
- Format eBook
- Pages 317
- Language English