The high-quality development of sports tourism cannot be achieved without the active participation of residents in sports tourism destinations, and the benefit perception is an important reference ...system for the formation of pro-sports tourism behaviour. Based on the previous studies, this study aims to explore the relationship between community relations of sports tourism destination and pro-sports tourism behaviour. The empirical test was conducted with the help of structural equation modelling using data from a sample of 590 survey respondents. The results have shown that the hypothesised paths proposed in the theoretical framework are all validated, revealing a positive relationship between the community relations of sports tourism destinations and pro-sports tourism behaviour, and that the perceived economic, social, and environmental benefits of sports tourism play multiple mediating effects between community relations and pro-sports tourism behaviour. Conclusion: These research findings provide theoretical guidance for the development of sports tourism behaviour and the development of sports tourism, based on which future development of sports tourism should always be closely linked to the needs of the people and establish good community relations; Pay attention to the acquirement of community residents' interests, and give full play to the intermediary role of its benefit perception.
Disporapar Ogan Komering Ulu Timur Regency as implementing policies in the field of Sports Youth and Tourism, aims to develop sports tourism in East Ogan Komering Ulu district. The aim of this ...research is to find out the policies of Disporapar of Ogan Komering Ulu Timur district in developing sports tourism, the factors that support and hinder policies in developing sports tourism, the response and participation of the community in sports tourism development programs. The method used in this research is using descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation or data triangulation. The main data sources or research subjects are the Head of East Ogan Komering Ulu District Disporapar, managers of tourist destinations, and the community. Research results: Indicates that the inhibiting factor in the development of sports tourism is the source of funds, because for the maintenance of sports tourism facilities and for holding events at sports tourism destinations, then the supporting factors, namely the completeness and condition of sports tourism facilities and infrastructure, are very good for used for visitors, plus the enthusiasm and interest of the community for sports tourism is very high, thus the need for coordination from various parties to achieve the development of sports tourism. Conclusion: In the development of sports tourism, it is necessary to pay attention to many aspects. One of the important aspects is that the coordination of all parties must go well, so that the desired goals can be achieved in developing sports tourism, and then must pay attention to elements such as funding, management, availability of human resources Human resources, socialization of the implementation of the sports tourism development program, the quality of the facilities and infrastructure used, and community participation so that it can become an attraction for people to go on sports tours.
The purpose of this study was to formulate a strategy for developing sports tourism for people with physical disabilities in Bengkulu City. The method used in this research was descriptive ...qualitative. The data analysis technique used SWOT analysis. The results of data analysis show that the results of IFAS and EFAS were used to determine the position of the quadrant. Strengths and weaknesses produce the X-axis, namely X = 1.93 – 1.71 = 0.21, and the Y-axis represents opportunities – threats, namely Y = 1.04 – 2.12 = -1.08 to produce quadrant II or strategy diversification. The strategy applied in this condition is the Strength-Threat, namely: 1) formulating a clear vision and mission to make the Pantai Panjang Tourism Location a friendly sports tourism location for physical disabilities, 2) equipping accessible facilities and infrastructure for physical disabilities at the Semarak Stadium and Youth Sports Center and increase promotion to the public about the achievements of athletes with physical disabilities, 3) involving the Youth and Sports Office, the Indonesian National Sports Committee, academics, private parties and sports clubs in fostering sports achievements, 4) involving the private sector for the development of facilities and infrastructure for physical disabilities, 5) involving the private sector to develop sports clubs for people with physical disabilities.
The aim of this study is to investigate the direct relationship
between the environment, culture, sports tourism and economy.
Additionally, in this study, we have used sports tourism as a mediating
...variable in the relationship between environment, culture,
and economy. Moreover, the moderating role of the destination
image in the proposed relationships is examined. To validate the
model, data obtained from 373 Malaysian Ministry of Tourism,
Arts, and Culture employees is incorporated into structural equation
modeling (SEM), PLS 4. According to the findings of this
study, there is a positive and significant relationship between
the environment, culture, sports tourism and the economy.
Additionally, sports tourism mediates the relationship between the
environment, culture, and a country’s economy. Interestingly, the
study also found that destination image does not moderate the
relationship between sports tourism and the economy. Overall,
these findings highlight the importance of a healthy and culturally
rich environment and the potential benefits of sports tourism for
the economy. The findings of this research have important implications
for policymakers and can be helpfully used in the tourism
industry. In practical implications, fostering a healthy environment,
preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sports tourism and
destination image can boost the country’s economy.
Sports tourism is considered an effective strategy for developing local economies, creating jobs, and developing local infrastructure. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify key factors ...contributing to the development of sports tourism in emerging countries. To accomplish this goal, we studied Zrebar Lake in western Iran.
Administrative documents were reviewed and experts were interviewed to identify the critical factors affecting the development of sports tourism. Afterwards, interpretive structural modeling was used to determine the relationships between these factors.
TThe findings of our study indicate six factors, i.e. infrastructure, management, economic factors, competitive advantage, environmental and cultural factors. Using MICMAC analysis, we determined their role in developing sports tourism.
The current efforts of tourism authorities to develop sports tourism in emerging destinations should be directed at the effective management of the factors identified by our study. This article is the first attempt to shed light on important factors that need to be considered when developing sports tourism in emerging countries.
This article deals with the broadly understood concept of sports tourism. Although this term has been used for a relatively long time, it was not until the 1970s that research on the concept and all ...kinds of considerations began. The complex nature of the phenomenon and the research being carried out all the time result in many doubts regarding this concept. The development of research and reflection on this concept is becoming more and more apparent every year. The increase in the number of publications relating directly to this topic is also strongly noticeable. In this article, an attempt has been made to order and systematize scientific publications and research results that have been developed so far. The article has been prepared on the basis of a search and analysis of literature sources related to both sports tourism and the geography of tourism, or concepts related to sport. Both foreign literature and Polish literature sources were taken into account. The aforementioned literature review was presented in a chronological order. The article also mentions the alleged beginnings of the phenomenon of sports tourism dating back to ancient times. The content has been supplemented with the author’s remarks. The review of the literature has proved that the phenomenon of sports tourism has not yet been fully described and researched, which is undoubtedly due to the short time of intensification of research and deliberations on this concept.
The integration of sports and tourism has produced many research results, but the emergence of new disciplines has also brought about confusion in academic context. Using bibliometric analysis ...method, this paper analyzes the knowledge graph of 379 articles on 'sports tourism' collected from 2013 to 2021. It is found that the research hotspot of sports tourism mainly focuses on the concept of sports tourism, the theory of sports tourism, the case study of sports tourism, and the scale of sports tourism industry. From the branch evolution path analysis, it is found that sports tourism research mainly focuses on tourism nostalgia research, sports tourism risk perception research, sports tourism event development, sports tourism sustainable development and so on. Finally, the future research trend is prospected reasonably.
PurposeThis paper aims to identify factors that affect the sports tourism destination's competitiveness on a small island. Hence, this study looks at and evaluates these factors. The study then comes ...up with a model that clarifies the interrelationships between these factors.Design/methodology/approachThe authors broke down the data analysis process into three steps. The first step was to conduct a literature review and use industry and academia experts' help to determine the essential aspects (fuzzy Delphi method). Then, a hierarchical model was developed, and the factors were categorised using the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach. Factors' driving and dependency power were also determined using MICMAC analysis.FindingsThis work has identified 13 key factors related to the sports tourism destination's competitiveness on a small island. For a small island like Kish Island, the two independent variables (government support and destination political stability) that define the institutional framework for the destination are most important. Building corresponding competitive and support strategies to address these two independent variables is thus beneficial.Research limitations/implicationsThe research's results provide decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers with new insights into the hierarchical model of determinants. The study will fill the existing gap between theory and practice.Practical implicationsSports tourism destination managers on small islands may benefit from the proposed model since the model will enable them to organise the managers' priorities better to enhance the managers' destinations' competitiveness and provide tourists with a more accurate depiction of the destination.Originality/valueAccording to the authors' knowledge, the research design presented in this article has provided the first attempt to hierarchical analyse these factors and develop a model for sports tourism destination competitiveness on small islands and destinations with less-developed economies. This study fills the gap in the destination competitiveness and sports tourism literature by not only identifying the key influencing factors but also examining the interactions between these factors and providing empirical evidence supporting their relationships.
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