Tag: sport tourism

JS&T aims to publish research that makes a clear contribution, substantively, theoretically or methodologically, to the body of knowledge relating to all aspects of the relationship between sport and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Small but mighty: the influence of small-scale sport event factors on event and destination satisfaction by Isaac Taberner Canadell, Albert Juncà Pujol, Brian V. Larson & Amin Keramati.

JS&T aims to publish research that makes a clear contribution, substantively, theoretically or methodologically, to the body of knowledge relating to all aspects of the relationship between sport and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Culture as a resource for surf tourism destinations: understanding surf culture by Patrícia Reis, Maria João Carneiro & João Paulo Jorge.

The World Association for Sport Management (WASM) is pleased to announce its fifth conference to be co-hosted by the North-West University and Cape Peninsula University of Technology. It will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Newlands Cricket Ground from 3 to 6 March 2026. The theme of the WASM 2026 conference is “Global Visions, Local Actions: Innovation and Sustainability in Sport Management.” The conference theme resonates with current industry trends that shape the practices and perspectives of sport management professionals and academics alike.

JS&T aims to publish research that makes a clear contribution, substantively, theoretically or methodologically, to the body of knowledge relating to all aspects of the relationship between sport and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Assessing efficiency and managerial behaviour in the Spanish golf hotel industry by Christian Hernández-Guedes & Jorge V. Pérez-Rodríguez.

JS&T aims to publish research that makes a clear contribution, substantively, theoretically or methodologically, to the body of knowledge relating to all aspects of the relationship between sport and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Localism and attitude, ‘it’s all good’: a surf tourist’s story analysis of simultaneous contradictory prosocial and anti-social interactions at an off-limits place by Paul Cook (open access).

This Research Topic editors Donatella Radogna and Christian Tolstrup Jensen aim to showcase original and innovative research, experiences, and projects demonstrating the potential of sports tourism in promoting sustainable development. This includes defining appropriate practices for repurposing and restoring buildings, optimizing the enjoyment and appreciation of natural environments (particularly in depopulated internal regions), initiating processes of social improvement, and fostering the creation of new local micro-economies.

JS&T aims to publish research that makes a clear contribution, substantively, theoretically or methodologically, to the body of knowledge relating to all aspects of the relationship between sport and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Ironman: do people who run for fun alter community-level crime occurrence? by Sherah L. Basham, Rick Dierenfeldt, Grant Drawve & Kendall Burroughs.

JS&T aims to publish research that makes a clear contribution, substantively, theoretically or methodologically, to the body of knowledge relating to all aspects of the relationship between sport and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Kiteboarding: a practice approach by Timo Derriks, Karin Peters & van der Duim Rene.

The aim of the conference is to bring together academics and researchers of all areas of sports. Participants can present on sports topics within broad streams of research areas. Consistent with the theme of ATINER’s small academic events, all programs may include a few sessions on current topics in education and research. Please note that all our conferences are non-thematic as explained in our policy. However, academic members and friends can take the lead to organize and chair a stream as part of this conference.

The scope of this special issue is broad, encompassing a wide range of topics that explore the intricate interplay between tourism, hospitality, and the sport industry. We encourage submissions that shed light on diverse sport-related contexts and scenarios, spanning professional, amateur, and youth sports, as well as non-traditional sports like extreme or adventure sports. Case studies may also delve into various sports governing bodies, associations, leagues, sport media, and individual/team sports contexts.