Sport Tourism Book (Copyright 1999, 376 pages)

An emerging segment of the world's largest and fastest-growing industry, sport tourism capitalizes on the relationship between tourism and the high-profile, multi-billion dollar sports industry. This ambitious text provides an in-depth analysis of the nature of sport, the nature of tourism, and the symbiotic relationship between the two. Standeven and De Knop present detailed case studies from around the world to illustrate the interplay between sport tourism and: the economy, sociocultural dynamics, people's health, the environment, urban development, and public policy. Paying special attention to cultural variations, Standeven and De Knop explore the way sport tourism is administered in countries around the world. They examine current trends and assess future prospects. A useful reference for industry personnel and an illuminative text for students, Sport Tourism provides valuable insight into this dynamic industry. About the Author Joy Standeven earned her DPhil at the University of Sussex. Formerly a Principal Lecturer, she was also a Division Coordinator for Leisure and Recreation Studies at the University of Brighton between 1987 and 1994. As a recreational sport tourist, she has participated in sport activities in 60 countries on four continents. She has researched sport tourism for many years and has lectured extensively worldwide. Standeven conducts ongoing research and consulting through her private consultancy. Paul De Knop, PhD, is a professor in the Faculty of Physical Education at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels, Belgium, and in the Leisure Studies Department at the University of Brabant in Tilburg, Netherlands. His articles on sport tourism have appeared in such prestigious publications as the Journal of the World Leisure and Recreation Association and the European Journal of Sport Management. Table of Contents Preface Part I: Rethinking Sport Tourism as an Experience of Physical Activity, Travel, and Place Chapter 1. Sport and Tourism: An International Overview Overview of Sport and Tourism Working Definitions of Key Concepts Historical Development of Connections Between Sport and Tourism Democratization of Sport and Tourism in the Twentieth Century Summary References Chapter 2. Sport and Tourism: Investigating the Relationship The Nature of Sport, Tourism, and Sport Tourism Our Classification Scheme for Sport Tourism The Infrastructure of Sport, Tourism, and Sport Tourism The Characteristics of Participants S