Sports Tourism: A Literature Research Perspective

Visitors that visit a city to witness sporting events are referred to as sports event tourists. The Olympics and the FIFA World Cup are the two most popular tourism destinations on the planet. Every four years, in a new city throughout the world, these activities take place. In the United States, sport tourism is mostly centred on yearly events. The Super Bowl, held at the conclusion of the year in a new location each year, is the primary event for the National Football League. Despite the fact that the NHL Winter Classic was first played in 2008, the 2014 New Year's outdoor hockey game outperformed the Stanley Cup Tournament in terms of attendance and "revitalised" the league. Starting the season with yearly tournaments like the Maui Invitational in Hawaii and the Battle for Atlantis in the Bahamas was the newest trend in college basketball as of 2015. The concept of combining high-quality sporting events with Bahamas attractions increased the island's prominence and brought in more tourists and revenue. The Battle for Atlantis, a three-day competition, drew almost 5,000 spectators during Thanksgiving week. The event helped raise hotel capacity from 60 percent to 90 percent.