Research note sport tourism versus event tourism: Considerations on a necessary distinction and integration. Issue 2 (14th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schlemmer, Philipp; Barth, Michael; Schnitzer, Martin
• Is Part Of: Journal of convention & event tourism. Volume 21:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 99
• Publication Date: 2020-03-14
• Subjects: Event tourism -- physical activity -- sport events -- sport tourism -- sport tourism cube; Congresses and conventions -- Periodicals; Exhibitions -- Periodicals; Special events industry -- Periodicals; Hospitality industry -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1080/15470148.2019.1710314
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1547-0148

Abstract

Abstract: Interest in sport-related tourism increased perceptibly around the millennium, however, a comprehensive conceptual framework for a classification of sport (event) tourism is still missing. The predominant focus of sport tourism encompasses event-related touristic endeavors, such as mega sport events; however, an holistic approach to sport tourism suggests the need for further integration of other sub-areas such as nonevent-related components. This research note, therefore, provides a sport tourism perspective and a methodological approach to establishing the sport tourism cube as a necessary tool for the further distinction and integration of sport and event tourism. The research aim is, therefore, to build a foundation for further scientific research in sport tourism.