Sport Tourism Development

James Higham is Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand and Visiting Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway. He is co-editor of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism.Tom Hinch is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, Canada and Distinguished University Professor, Wakayama University, Japan.

• Figures and TablesCase studies      Focus pointsCase Study Contributors              AcknowledgementsPart 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Sport Tourism in Times of ChangePart 2: Foundations of Sport Tourism DevelopmentChapter 2: The Study of Sport TourismChapter 3: Sport Tourism MarketsChapter 4: Development Processes and IssuesPart 3: Sport Tourism Development and SpaceChapter 5: Space: Location and Travel FlowChapter 6: Place, Sport and CultureChapter 7: Environment: Landscape, Resources and ImpactsPart 4: Sport Tourism Development and TimeChapter 8: Sport and the Tourist ExperienceChapter 9: Seasonality, Sport and TourismChapter 10: Evolutionary Trends in Sport TourismPart 5: ConclusionsChapter 11: Shifting Goal Posts and Moving Targets: The Ever-Evolving Worlds of Sport and TourismReferences        Index

This comprehensive text, ideal for academics and students, sees Higham and Hinch write an engaging critical appraisal of the key development characteristics of sport tourism. This updated edition retains the excellent variety of examples from across the globe. Drawing on the latest research and empirical evidence, this work is a timely reappraisal of this dynamic industry sector.