An Overview of the rise of the Sports Tourism Industry
Ever got amazed at viewers almost jumping off their seats while horses with shiny coats race each other on the TVG channel? Or perhaps at fans getting emotional over the victory of their favorite soccer team during the final match of the FIFA world cup? Or maybe at spectators screaming the names of the batsman on the field while all hopes are bestowed on him to get those last few runs? That is the kind of rage and spirit of people for sports.
The terms ‘Sports' and ‘Tourism,' both indicate energy, zeal, passion, fun, and adventure. Combined, they form something even more energetic, adventurous, and enthusiastic. Sports tourism, means traveling to attend or participate in a sports activity or event. The past decade has seen a phenomenal rise in the number of tourists traveling solely to wat...