Sport Tourism: New Challenges in a Globalized World

Sport Tourism: New Challenges in a Globalized World
ISBN-10
1443893641
ISBN-13
9781443893640
Series
Sport Tourism
Category
Social Science
Pages
330
Language
English
Published
2017-05-11
Publisher
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Authors
Ricardo Melo, Claude Sobry

Description

This volume provides important theoretical and applied insights into sport tourism. A collective work written by specialists in the field of sport tourism, it provides new insights into this rapidly expanding field, which is in constant change and challenged by globalization. The book is composed of four parts, each enclosing three chapters, including an initial introductory chapter. The first part of the book (re)thinks sport tourism in the globalized world; the second explores new challenges for global and local event sport tourism; the third section addresses issues related to sport tourism development in a globalized world; and the fourth part is dedicated to understanding participation in sport tourism activities. Altogether these chapters investigate some of the most important current research interests about sport tourism, and some of the challenges faced in a globalized world. As such, it represents a valuable reference for researchers, professors and professionals and an instructive text for students, providing an important understanding into this dynamic field. This book will interest academics dedicated to the study of sport tourism, events, management, and development, and will also be useful for professionals of public and private sector organizations operating within the field of sport tourism.

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