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Routledge
342 Pages
by
Routledge
342 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
- About the Editor
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. An Introduction to Sport and Adventure Tourism
- Defining Sport Tourism
- Sport Tourism: The Supply Side
- A Profile of the Sport Tourism Industry
- Adventure Tourism
- The Future of Sport Tourism
- Summary
- Chapter 2. Historical Perspectives of Sports Tourism
- Introduction
- Greece: The Foundations
- The Persian Empire: The Soil and the Soul
- The Etruscans: Causal Influence
- Rome: The Aristocratic Expression
- Byzantium: A Glittering Civilization
- The Crusades: Picturesque and Eventful
- The Islamic Scene: Resources of the Earth
- Europe: The Recovery
- The Renaissance Period
- The English Enchantment: Knowledge to Reason
- The Eighteenth Century: Dominated by War
- The Nineteenth Century: The Stepping-Stones
- Mega Interests of the Twentieth Century
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3. Sport Event Tourism: Planning, Development, and Marketing
- Introduction
- What Is Sport Event Tourism
- The Sport Event Tourist
- Forces and Trends Shaping Sport Event Tourism
- Planning, Development, and Marketing Sport Event Tourism
- Case Study: Seminole County, Florida, Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Conclusions
- Useful Web Sites
- Chapter 4. Winter Sports Tourism
- Evolution of the Market
- Market Size
- Destinations
- Ski Field Location and Development
- The Consumer
- Future Prospects
- Case Study: Whistler Resort in Canada
- Appendix A: Hotel Markets Area of Origin
- Appendix B: Demographic Profiles of Whistler’s Seasonal Visitors
- Relevant Web Sites
- Chapter 5. Marine Tourism
- Introduction
- Types of Marine Tourism
- Marketing Issues
- Management Issues
- Future Prospects
- Summary
- Case Study: Shoalwater Bay in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Relevant Web Sites
- Chapter 6. Golf Tourism
- Introduction
- Golf History and Development of Golf Tourism
- The Development and Use of Golf As a Destination Marketing Tool
- Reasons for the Development of the Golf Tourism Product
- The Golf Market Product
- The World Golf Tourism Market
- Golf Tourism Effects
- Case Studies
- Conclusions
- Relevant Web Sites
- Chapter 7. Adventure Tourism
- Introduction
- The Commodification of Adventure
- What Is Adventure Tourism?
- Mountains and Commodification
- Theoretical Connections
- Case Study 1: Trekking in Nepal
- Influences upon British Adventure Tourism
- The Role of the Guide
- The Control of Information
- The Importance of Technical Developments
- Case Study 2: The Foundry Climbing Centre
- Conclusions: The Future
- Relevant Web Sites
- Chapter 8. The Business of Adventure Tourism
- Introduction
- The Evolution from Lifestyle to Business
- The Business Mosaic
- Adventure Business Administration
- Adventure Business Management
- Adventure Business Finance
- Risk Management
- Summary
- Case Study: Canadian Mountain Holidays (CHM)
- Relevant Web Sites
- Chapter 9. Spa and Health Tourism
- Introduction
- Defining Health and Spa Tourism
- Historical Dimensions of Health and Spa Tourism
- Supply of Health and Spa Tourism
- Demand for Health and Spa Tourism
- Conclusions
- Chapter 10. Virtual Sport Tourism
- Overview
- Technical Advancements
- Virtual Reality Participatory Modes
- Futures
- Index
- Reference Notes Included
Biography
Simon Hudson
