SPORTS TOURISM

Sports Tourism

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This research paper holds compliance viewpoint on sports and tourism. It highlights the major sports activities in the Ireland. Ireland is the personification of Emerald Isle (Davis, 2012, pp. 1). The scenic belt of greenery and pasture land with good growing grasses gives it this metaphor. This paper discusses about the research framework on the game of cricket in the Emerald Isle. The literature emphasizes on the historical context of the significance of cricket. The transformation of modern cricket in the capital setting of land owners and conventional thinking is the interesting subject for discussion. The objective of the research is to reflect the economic and environmental importance of the cricket in Ireland. Suggested provisions are also made part of the paper to provide tourism promotion techniques to the academy of cricket in Ireland.



Introduction3

Discussion3

Sports Tourism: A framework for research3

Historical Context4

Sports Literature4

Criticism4

Location and Landscape5

Profile of sports tourist participants6

Phil Simmons6

Michael O'Leary6

Mark Edward Waugh6

Gary Craig Wilson6

Contribution Cricket activity makes to the local economy6

The Gathering Ireland, 20137

Economic Benefits7

Telecast & Tournaments7

Economic Model8

Data Analysis8

Environmental Impacts9

Wickets9

Destination9

Conclusion10

Recommendations10

Hold and Maintain Approach10

Dublin, the centre of Cricket11

Granular Marketing11

Recognition11

References12

Bibliography15

Appendices16

Sports Tourism

Introduction

Sport is the collective product of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. It has the substantial impact in the everyday elements of our lives. It draws a definite influence on the behaviour of society. Media coverage, monetary value and tourism attraction has developed the domain of sports in the past years. Watching sports or experiencing it on the fields is a part of recreation for million across the world. It is a common practice of spectators and fans to attend sports events and support their national teams.

Sport is defined as the competitive structure of individual or group for physical exercise or entertainment (Hinch & Higham, 2001, pp. 45). Murphy, in his simplest words, defined tourism as the travel of non-residents. Individuals must depart from their homes and return back to be considered as tourists (Murphy, 1985). There is a great junction between sports and tourism. Sports tourism is relatively defined as individuals travelling or residing in places other than their local environment. As a secondary activity, they also participate in competitive or recreational sports (Gammon & Robinson, 1997, pp. 11).

Discussion

Sports Tourism: A framework for research

Sports tourism is a great area of interest for social, economical and environmental growth. Therefore, it is necessary to study the interrelationship, impact and issues on sports and tourism. Many scholarly research evidences are found over the definite characteristics of sports and tourism. Tourism is one of the important functions of sports. Sport is a running activity under the domain of tourism. It is not new to travel other parts of the nation or to watch sports activities as a spectator. Various researches implied that the domain of sports and tourism dates back to early Greeks. They were first to travel, watched and participate in Ancient Greek Games. Romans divert the public attention from their miserable living condition by packaging sports for ...