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Small Scale Sport Tourism Events and Local Sustainable Development: A Cross-National Comparative Perspective
Small Scale Sport Tourism Events and Local Sustainable Development: A Cross-National Comparative Perspective
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This book explores the impacts of small-scale sport tourism events on local sustainable development in various countries, using half marathons as a case study. It provides robust case studies with a unified methodology, offering an overview of the sport tourism system in each country. The chapters focus on different dimensions of sport tourism, including history, characteristics, participant demographics, and economic, environmental, and sociocultural impacts. The book concludes with analysis and policy recommendations for future events that contribute to local sustainable development. It is aimed at academic researchers, students, policy makers, and professionals in sports tourism, sports economics, management, and sustainable development.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 249 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This comprehensive book delves into the profound impacts of small-scale sport tourism events on local sustainable development across various countries. Through the lens of half marathons organized in small and medium-sized cities, the chapters present robust case studies that employ a unified methodology to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the sport tourism system in each country.
The book commences with an introduction that outlines the methodologies employed and provides a comprehensive overview of the countries studied. The subsequent country chapters delve into diverse dimensions of sport tourism within each city, encompassing a range of aspects such as the historical backdrop of past sport tourism events, the unique characteristics of the hosting city, the demographic profile of participants, and the measurable economic, environmental, and sociocultural impacts of the event. Each chapter concludes with insightful analysis and practical policy recommendations aimed at ensuring the hosting of future events that contribute to local sustainable development.
In the final chapter, the book summarizes and compares the key findings across different countries, presenting the main conclusions and overarching recommendations. Authored by esteemed international experts in sports tourism, this book is tailored to academic researchers, students, policymakers, and professionals involved in sport tourism, sports economics, management, and sustainable development. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the multifaceted implications of small-scale sport tourism events on local communities and the broader global landscape.
Weight: 409g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030629212
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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