Sport and adventure tourism

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Title:

Sport and adventure tourism

Author:

Hudson, Simon.

ISBN:

9780789012760

9780789012753

Publication Information:

New York : Haworth Hospitality Press, 2003.

Physical Description:

xxi, 324 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Contents:

Foreword / Don Schumacher -- Ch. 1. An Introduction to Sport and Adventure Tourism / Lisa Delpy Neirotti -- Ch. 2. Historical Perspectives of Sport Tourism / John Zauhar -- Ch. 3. Sport Event Tourism: Planning, Development, and Marketing / Donald Getz -- Ch. 4. Winter Sport Tourism / Simon Hudson -- Ch. 5. Marine Tourism / Gayle Jennings -- Ch. 6. Golf Tourism / Mark Readman -- Ch. 7. Adventure Tourism / Paul Beedie -- Ch. 8. The Business of Adventure Tourism / Ross Cloutier -- Ch. 9. Spa and Health Tourism / Michael Hall -- Ch. 10. Virtual Sport Tourism / Joseph Kurtzman and John Zauhar.

Abstract:

"A one-of-a-kind reference source, Sport and Adventure Tourism presents a comprehensive look of all facets of sport-related tourism and leisure management. Concise and easy to read, the book delivers incisive commentary from an international range of the foremost experts in the field. Essential for professionals and educators, this is a highly readable handbook for anyone interested in this dynamic part of the tourism industry."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Sports and tourism.

Added Author:

Hudson, Simon.

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Summary

Discover 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: planning, developing, and marketing an event skiing and snowboarding boating, sailing, and fishing the "phenomenon" of golf tourism mountain-based adventure tourism the growing spa industry virtual sports tourism-an alternative to travel 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.