Format:
Online Ressource (2143 KB, 320 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
ISBN:
0750659378
Content:
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 analysisexamines 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. * 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.
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Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Sport Tourism Destinations: Issues, opportunities and analysis; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of case studies; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; 1 Sport tourism destinations: issues, opportunities and analysis; Part One: Sport Tourism Destination Analysis; Part Two: Sport Tourism Destination Policy and Planning; Part Three: Sport Tourism Destination Marketing and Management; Part Four: Sport Tourism Impacts and Environments; Part Five: Conclusion; Index;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0080474438
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780080474434
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780750659376
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Sport Tourism Destinations : Issues and Analysis
Language:
English
Keywords:
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