Sport and adventure tourism / / Simon Hudson, editor

• Pubblicazione: New York : , : Haworth Hospitality Press, , 2003
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (353 p.)
• Disciplina: 338.4/791
• Soggetto topico: Sports and tourism; Tourism
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: HudsonSimon
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Sport 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 ; The 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 ; Case 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 ; Case 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 ; Case 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 ; Introduction
• Sommario/riassunto: Discover 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Sport and adventure tourism
• ISBN: 0-203-04837-7; 1-283-84022-7; 1-136-39384-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910463063003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II