LEADER 05285oam 2200697I 450 001 9910786463503321 005 20230617031331.0 010 $a1-136-39391-9 010 $a0-203-04837-7 010 $a1-283-84022-7 010 $a1-136-39384-6 024 7 $a10.4324/9780203048375 035 $a(CKB)2670000000298536 035 $a(EBL)1074592 035 $a(OCoLC)819635741 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001589394 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)16275729 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001589394 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)14872105 035 $a(PQKB)10828631 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1074592 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1074592 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10630209 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL415272 035 $a(OCoLC)823734330 035 $a(OCoLC)958707436 035 $a(FINmELB)ELB135845 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000298536 100 $a20180706d2003 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aSport and adventure tourism /$fSimon Hudson, editor 210 1$aNew York :$cHaworth Hospitality Press,$d2003. 215 $a1 online resource (353 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-7890-1276-6 311 $a0-7890-1275-8 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aSport and Adventure Tourism; Copyright; Contents; 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 Sport Tourism; Introduction; Greece: The Foundation; The Persian Empire: The Soil and the Soul; The Etruscans: Causal Influence; Rome: The Aristocratic Expression; Byzantium: A Glittering Civilization 327 $aThe 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, Developing, and Marketing Sport Event Tourism 327 $aCase Study: Seminole County, Florida, Convention and Visitors Bureau Conclusion; Useful Web Sites; Chapter 4. Winter Sport 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 327 $aCase 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; Conclusion; Relevant Web Sites; Chapter 7. Adventure Tourism; Introduction; The Commodification of Adventure; What Is Adventure Tourism?; Mountains and Commodification; Theoretical Connections 327 $aCase Study 1: Trekking in Nepal Influences upon British Adventure Tourism; The Role of the Guide; The Control of Information; The Importance of Technological Developments; Case Study 2: The Foundry Climbing Centre; Conclusion: 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 (CMH); Relevant Web Sites; Chapter 9. Spa and Health Tourism 327 $aIntroduction 330 $aDiscover 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 that's rapidly outgrowing its niche. Covering every aspect of sport tourism from historical, economic, and sport-specific starting points, the book features thoughtful and incisive commentary from the 606 $aSports and tourism 606 $aTourism 615 0$aSports and tourism. 615 0$aTourism. 676 $a338.4/791 701 $aHudson$b Simon$01517685 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910786463503321 996 $aSport and adventure tourism$93754895 997 $aUNINA