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.

* 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.

About the Author

James Higham is a Professor in the Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand

Reviews

"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

Book Information
ISBN 9780750659376
Author James Higham
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 590g