Sport and Tourism: Strategies to Develop Tourist Destinations

Lower-profile sports-related travel has economic and social impacts, such as employment opportunities, investment, development, infrastructure, and community improvement. Sport and Tourism explores interorganizational cooperation between sports and tourism to develop tourist destinations, covering a range of sports in countries worldwide. It offers perspectives on addressing environmental, social, and economic issues and stimulates academic research and discussion on cooperation strategies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The undeniable connections between high-profile sports events and tourism have been growing in prominence, yet the focus on lower-profile sports-related travel has remained relatively limited. Exploring this type of travel not only brings about significant economic and social benefits but also serves as a catalyst for job creation, investment, development, the establishment of new infrastructure, and the enhancement and reinforcement of local communities.

Sport and Tourism: A Comprehensive Analysis delves into the intricate dynamics and motivations behind interorganizational cooperation between sports and tourism in the development of tourist destinations. By examining innovative strategies and crisis management programs, the chapter authors cover a diverse range of sports, including football, cycling, winter sports, and hiking, across various countries such as China, Croatia, Greece, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, the UK, and Slovakia. This collection offers valuable insights into addressing the growing concerns surrounding environmental, social, and economic issues within the sports and tourism sectors.

Furthermore, Sport and Tourism serves as a platform for stimulating academic research on the multifaceted relationship between sport and tourism. By adopting multidisciplinary approaches, scholars can explore the various dimensions and complexities of this interplay, fostering a deeper understanding of the potential for cooperation and collaboration in the development of tourist destinations. This work also encourages international scholars to engage in meaningful discussions on how to stimulate cooperation strategies in sport and tourism, ultimately contributing to the growth and sustainability of this vital industry.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837532414