Divided into three parts, part one contains two chapters which focus on tourism and tourists, and natural tourist resources as objects of impacts. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Specifically, the study addressed the following research questions. Sport tourism can attract many visitors or supporters. This is usually on the basis that sport refers to the social institution of sport, while sports refers to a collection of activities that have come to be defined as such.
There is growing interest in the means to use events strategically for social, economic, andor environmental purposes. The linkages between sport and tourism have increased over time, mutual benefits to both fields have become evident as the concept, and practice of sport tourism has developed. Y wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Chalip l 2004 beyond impact a general model for sport.
The positive and negative economic contributions of mega sporting events to local communities the positive and negative economic contributions of megasporting events to local communities part one intjoduction spo1t tourism is the fastest growing sector in the global travel industry. Mega and small scale sport tourism has the potential to contribute to the social, cultural, economic and infrastructural development of the host country or city. Sport tourism is a growing sector within both the tourism and sport industries. Ritchie and daryl adair eds, channel view publications, clevedon, 2004. The economic effects of a marathon as a sport tourism event. Interrelationships, impacts and issues 14 aspects of tourism 14 brent w. Impacts cannot always be proven, so the nature of evidence becomes critical.
Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Higham2 1faculty of physical education and recreation, university of alberta, edmonton, canada 2centre for tourism, university of otago, dunedin, new zealand. Sports and recreational tourism are forms of tourism that imply active involvement of tourists in various sports activities during their vacation, and it can be said that the main motive of such a vacation is a sport. Testing and interpreting interactions sage newbury park. In order to compete in the growing sport tourism market, it is very important for the countries to deve. Tourism, economic impacts, environmental impacts, social and. Chalip l 2004 beyond impact a general model for sport event. Tourism and analysing the future trends of sport and sports tourism this report looks at the different socioeconomic impacts of sport and tourism and how they can be managed best. Positive and negative impacts of sports tourism events on. Olympic games stakeholder governance and management.
Interrelationships impacts and issues elsevier oxford. It is a firstgrowing sector of the global tourism industry and equates to billions of money. With contributions from international experts, this book looks at the dramatic effects sports tourism has on the economy and future of tourism destinations. We then describe infrastructure that is required of the host destination. Sage books the ultimate social sciences digital library.
The impacts of event tourism on host communities case. Impact assessment can be highly technical and complex, requiring a broad knowledge base and diverse skills, but like evaluation, it is a process fraught with philosophical, technical and political perils. The aim of this paper is to develop a theory of sportsbased entrepreneurship that incorporates different subcategories of entrepreneurship such as social, technological and international. Omoregie etiosa the impacts of event tourism on host communities. Sage business cases real world cases at your fingertips. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Sports tourism refers to travel which involves either observing or participating in a sporting event while staying apart from the tourists usual environment. Ritchie, daryl adair this book examines the economic, social and environmental impacts and issues associated with the development of sport tourism globally, including the lack of research and coordination between industry and government. The necessary strategies and tactics are being honed, and the result is a proactive approach to event leverage that is a paradigm shift away from received foci on event impacts. Economic, sociocultural and physical impacts of tourism a case study of elephanta caves, matheran hill station, janjira fort and pali.
Research focus areas covered include event economic impacts, serious sport tourists, prestigeworthy sport tourism, residents perceptions of events, and watching friends and relatives wfrs. Sport tourism has become a popular subsector in the tourism industry today. Sports education a priority for caribbean sports tourism. The problem of this study, therefore, was to examine an urban population. Place reveals much about the essence and nature of sport tourism. Global economic impact and issues 2017 has a different style this year, building on the flagship economic impact research which shows the breadth of the data available, to give more insights behind the numbers and to provide a. They assert the economic impact of major sports events is of critical. Sage reference the complete guide for your research journey. Developing a theory of sportbased entrepreneurship journal. Introduction the tourism industry has started to recognize sport tourism, experiences of travel to engage in or view sport related activities, as an important market. From football fans to kayaking, sports tourism destinations.
Michael hall, university of otago, dunedin, new zealand dr dallen timothy, arizona state university, tempe, usa aspects of tourism is an innovative, multifaceted series which will comprise authoritative reference handbooks on global tourism regions. A survey of financial and nonfinancial metrics from the australian golf industry. This is followed by a discussion of the economic impacts that shifts in demand from tourists can create for both local producers. The environmental aspects of tourism and recreation are discussed in the context of the interrelationships and interactions between other nontourist parameters shaping the ecosystems of the planet. Subsequently theoretical concept with regard to the sports tourism issues and possible impacts is developed. Sport tourism is one of the fastest growing market segments in the tourism industry and is receiving increased attention for its social, environmental, and economic impacts upon destinations.
Positive and negative impacts of sports tourism events on the. Sport and tourism introductory report english version online only. Few forces in contemporary society influence the fortunes of tourism destinations more immediately than sport. Ethical issues such as an increase in sex tourism or the exploitation of child workers some of these issues are explored in further detail in chapter 12, which examines the development of aboriginal tourism in british columbia. In presenting a critical discussion of theoretical and applied issues in sport tourism, the authors synthesize a wide range of literature into insightful perspectives of key dimensions of sport. The economic effects of a marathon as a sport tourism. Relating to the site, it is mostly developed in urban area.
Higham2 1faculty of physical education and recreation, university of alberta, edmonton, canada 2centre for tourism, university of otago, dunedin, new zealand abstract sportbased travel has grown dramatically over the past two decades but it has only. With contributions from international experts, this book looks at the. Sage video bringing teaching, learning and research to life. The book suggests the need for a more balanced analysis of the impacts and issues associated with future sport tourism development. Central place theory and sport tourism impacts sciencedirect.
Global economic impact and issues 2017 has a different style this year, building on the flagship economic impact research which shows the breadth of the data available, to give more insights behind the. Developing a theory of sportbased entrepreneurship. Chalip l 2004 beyond impact a general model for sport event leverage in bw from business a 305 at university of sunderland. The majority of research into sport tourism has focussed on definitions, the benefits and impacts associated with hosting a sport event and exploring who these sport tourists are. Commentary sport as an avenue of tourism development. Economic impacts studies have shown that there exist positive economic effects for the host city but the economics literature has questioned the applied methodology. Sport tourism as a developmental initiative in the economy. Key concepts in tourist studies provides a focused, quick reference guide for students exploring the fast growing and diverse field of tourist studies. Sport tourism also results in negative impact on host cities, they include local community displacement, crowding, hooliganism, crime and disruptions in the normal life of the local people higham, 1999. Entrepreneurship is an integral part of sport but less is known about how different types of entrepreneurship facilitate innovation.
Deriving benefits from hosting sport tourism events e. Interrelationships, impacts and issues and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. An analysis of the positive and negative impacts of sport tourism. To begin with, the article deals briefly with the concepts of sports tourism and describes the current discussion concerning this field. There is growing interest in the means to use events strategically for social, economic, and or environmental purposes. Interrelationships, impacts and issues 14 aspects of tourism 14. The motivations behind these sport tourists have been considered, however the. Were the perceived social, environmental, and economic impacts of sport tourism a predictor for further sport tourism development.
Sociocultural impacts of sport tourism sport tourism can affect the both sides. Interrelationships, impacts and issues find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Sports tourism and the development of sports events. This book examines the economic, social and environmental impacts and issues associated with the development of sport tourism globally, including the lack of research and coordination between industry and government. Professor chris cooper, university of queensland, australia dr c. From large metropolitan areas to outlying hinterlands, public and private stakeholders are interested in adding the brand. International journal of tourism research, 56, 433444. The positive and negative economic contributions of mega.
Nevertheless, preparations can also generate considerable activity, which can include tourism effects. Get ebooks mountain tourism on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Tourism relies on, and greatly impacts, the natural environment in which it operates. Sport and tourism introductory report english version. The economic effects of a marathon as a sport tourism event gregory t. Mega events bring benefits and costs in terms of economic, social and environmental impacts 3. The next section clarifies the difference between short and longterm impacts, with special attention to tourism related impacts. Gibson, a tourism expert, suggested that there are three types of sports tourism. Why is it done, by whom, and how, must be carefully planned. Cq press your definitive resource for politics, policy and people.
This research aimed to determine the relationship between sports and recreational activities and tourist satisfaction based on the. Until the early 1990s, tourism and sports existed as two distinct areas of activities but the success in org anizing the world conference on sport tourism in barcelona, spain 2001has resulted in more serious attention being paid to th is sector. Sport tourism includes travel to participate in a passive e. Economic impacts of sport tourism new infrastructure land regeneration creates new jobs. Measuring performance in operational management and customer service quality. The total economic value of sport tourism in belt and road.
Note that in this context longterm is different from longrun in the macroeco nomic literature, which is defined as. Negative impacts from tourism occur when the level of visitor use is greater than the environments ability to cope with this use within. It is intended that through this analysis and knowledge sharing, the evolution of sport tourism studies may continue to prosper for the next twenty years. Interrelationships, impacts and issues aspects of tourism, 14 brent w. Sport tourism as a developmental initiative in the economy of. While sport tourism is not a new phenomenon, it has received increasing attention in recent years as an economic development strategy crompton, 1999, daniels et al.