Sport and Adventure TourismDiscover the secrets to success in sport-related tourism and adventure travel!This essential handbook of sport-related travel provides an in-depth look at an international industry growing by leaps and bounds. Sport and Adventure Tourism serves as a unique reference resource for sports and tourism professionals, educators and students, presenting an invaluable overview of a niche market that's rapidly outgrowing its niche. Covering every aspect of sport tourism from historical, economic, and sport-specific starting points, the book features thoughtful and incisive commentary from the foremost experts in the field.Presented in a concise, easy-to-read format, Sport and Adventure Tourism provides an unrivaled orientation to all facets of sport-related tourism and leisure management. Sports travel (both participatory and spectatorial) and adventure tourism are examined in terms of size and growth of the market, marketing and management strategies, and future prospects. The book includes international, up-to-date case studies, links to relevant Websites and an extensive roster of references.Sport and Adventure Tourism examines all aspects of sport-related tourism, including:
This one-of-a-kind primer presents an informative study of sports, leisure, and adventure travel, covering everything from golf tourism to heli-skiing to sports event and spa tourism. A handbook for professionals, a textbook for academics, and a highly readable introduction for anyone interested in sport-related travel, Sport and Adventure Tourism is an essential guide for anyone who takes a not-so-leisurely approach to leisure time. |
Contents
Historical Perspectives of Sport Tourism | 27 |
Resources of the Earth | 33 |
Planning Development | 49 |
The Sport Event Tourist | 55 |
Planning Developing and Marketing Sport Event | 64 |
Seminole County Florida Convention | 78 |
Conclusion | 84 |
Future Prospects | 102 |
Relevant Web Sites | 199 |
The Commodification of Adventure | 206 |
Theoretical Connections | 212 |
Influences upon British Adventure Tourism | 220 |
The Importance of Technological Developments | 227 |
The Future | 234 |
The Business of Adventure Tourism | 241 |
Adventure Business Management | 248 |
Whistler Resort in Canada | 111 |
Hotel Markets Area of Origin | 118 |
Marine Tourism | 125 |
Golf Tourism | 165 |
The Development and Use of Golf As a Destination | 171 |
The World Golf Tourism Market | 180 |
Golf Tourism Effects | 187 |
Case Studies | 193 |