International Perspectives in Sport Tourism Management (World Leisure Organization Series)

By: Miklos Banhidi and Farhad Moghimehfar

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Synopsis: This timely book critically explores the past, present, and future trends and needs of sport tourism development from a global perspective.Sports have become a major demand generator for many countries around the world, and consequently, the growth and status of this phenomenon is a major aspect of sport tourism. The volume includes case studies from all over the world, including industrializing countries and the Global South. Sporting events and sport tourism are two fast-growing sectors of tourism, and this book provides a current view of the interconnectedness of sport and tourism from behavioral, historical, economic, management, marketing, environmental, and policy perspectives. In doing so, issues, trends, and topics such as commercial, e-sport, emotional well-being, health, and cultural aspects of sports travelers are explored in detail.This significant and insightful volume will be of pivotal interest to academics, students, and professionals in the field of sport tourism, as well as related areas, such as development studies, psychology, sociology, and geography.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781040102916
Related ISBNs:: 9781003476658, 9781040102886, 9781032760162
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 08/12/24
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Miklos Banhidi and Farhad Moghimehfar
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Travel, Business and Finance
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Miklos Banhidi
Edited by:: Farhad Moghimehfar