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Chapter 1Sport Tourism: An Introduction and OverviewBRENT W. RITCHIE AND DARYL ADAIRIntroductionThe concept of sport-related tourism has become more prominent inthe last few years as both an academic field of study and an increasinglypopular tourism product (Gibson, 1998). This chapter provides an intro-duction to the concept and practice of sport tourism. It also provides anoverview of how the book explores the interrelationships, impacts andissues associated with sport tourism. However, in terms of the develop-ment of the field of sport tourism, readers are directed to the extensiveanalysis provided by Hinch and Higham (2003). In the present study,Chapter 1 begins by defining key terms such as sport, tourism and sporttourism before outlining various types of sport tourism that comprise abasis for various chapters within this book. The chapter notes the growingacademic and industry interest in the field of sport tourism. It concludesby highlighting the main themes from specific chapters of the book andexplains how readers might best use the book. To begin with, we outlinea brief history of sport tourism, illustrating that the interrelationshipbetween sport and tourism is not a new phenomenon.Learning outcomesOn completion of this chapter readers should:(1) Understand the increase in sport tourism and the growing attentionof industry, government and research in this field.(2) Be able to define and understand the concepts of sport, tourism andsport tourism.1111234567891011123111456789201111234567893011112345678940411111
© 2021 Channel View Publications Ltd, Bristol/Blue Ridge Summit

Chapter 1Sport Tourism: An Introduction and OverviewBRENT W. RITCHIE AND DARYL ADAIRIntroductionThe concept of sport-related tourism has become more prominent inthe last few years as both an academic field of study and an increasinglypopular tourism product (Gibson, 1998). This chapter provides an intro-duction to the concept and practice of sport tourism. It also provides anoverview of how the book explores the interrelationships, impacts andissues associated with sport tourism. However, in terms of the develop-ment of the field of sport tourism, readers are directed to the extensiveanalysis provided by Hinch and Higham (2003). In the present study,Chapter 1 begins by defining key terms such as sport, tourism and sporttourism before outlining various types of sport tourism that comprise abasis for various chapters within this book. The chapter notes the growingacademic and industry interest in the field of sport tourism. It concludesby highlighting the main themes from specific chapters of the book andexplains how readers might best use the book. To begin with, we outlinea brief history of sport tourism, illustrating that the interrelationshipbetween sport and tourism is not a new phenomenon.Learning outcomesOn completion of this chapter readers should:(1) Understand the increase in sport tourism and the growing attentionof industry, government and research in this field.(2) Be able to define and understand the concepts of sport, tourism andsport tourism.1111234567891011123111456789201111234567893011112345678940411111
© 2021 Channel View Publications Ltd, Bristol/Blue Ridge Summit

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Contents v
  3. Contributors vii
  4. Preface and Acknowledgements ix
  5. Chapter 1. Sport Tourism: An Introduction and Overview 1
  6. Chapter 2. Secular Pilgrimage and Sport Tourism 30
  7. Chapter 3. Where the Games Never Cease: The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland 46
  8. Chapter 4. Winter Sport Tourism in North America 77
  9. Chapter 5. Adventure Sports and Tourism in the French Mountains: Dynamics of Change and Challenges for Sustainable Development 101
  10. Chapter 6. More Than Just a Game: The Consequences of Golf Tourism 117
  11. Chapter 7. Exploring Small-Scale Sport Event Tourism: The Case of Rugby Union and the Super 12 Competition 135
  12. Chapter 8. Host Community Reactions to Motorsport Events: The Perception of Impact on Quality of Life 155
  13. Chapter 9. Crime and Sport Events Tourism: The 1999–2000 America’s Cup 174
  14. Chapter 10. Sport Tourism and Urban Regeneration 192
  15. Chapter 11. Sport Tourism in Crisis: Exploring the Impact of the Foot-and-Mouth Crisis on Sport Tourism in the UK 206
  16. Chapter 12. Beyond Impact: A General Model for Sport Event Leverage 226
  17. Chapter 13. Sport Tourism in the UK: Policy and Practice 253
  18. Chapter 14. The Future of Sport Tourism: The Perspective of the Sports Tourism International Council 281
  19. Chapter 15. Conclusions and Reflections: Sport Tourism Challenges and Opportunities 293
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Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Contents v
  3. Contributors vii
  4. Preface and Acknowledgements ix
  5. Chapter 1. Sport Tourism: An Introduction and Overview 1
  6. Chapter 2. Secular Pilgrimage and Sport Tourism 30
  7. Chapter 3. Where the Games Never Cease: The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland 46
  8. Chapter 4. Winter Sport Tourism in North America 77
  9. Chapter 5. Adventure Sports and Tourism in the French Mountains: Dynamics of Change and Challenges for Sustainable Development 101
  10. Chapter 6. More Than Just a Game: The Consequences of Golf Tourism 117
  11. Chapter 7. Exploring Small-Scale Sport Event Tourism: The Case of Rugby Union and the Super 12 Competition 135
  12. Chapter 8. Host Community Reactions to Motorsport Events: The Perception of Impact on Quality of Life 155
  13. Chapter 9. Crime and Sport Events Tourism: The 1999–2000 America’s Cup 174
  14. Chapter 10. Sport Tourism and Urban Regeneration 192
  15. Chapter 11. Sport Tourism in Crisis: Exploring the Impact of the Foot-and-Mouth Crisis on Sport Tourism in the UK 206
  16. Chapter 12. Beyond Impact: A General Model for Sport Event Leverage 226
  17. Chapter 13. Sport Tourism in the UK: Policy and Practice 253
  18. Chapter 14. The Future of Sport Tourism: The Perspective of the Sports Tourism International Council 281
  19. Chapter 15. Conclusions and Reflections: Sport Tourism Challenges and Opportunities 293
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