Sport Tourism, Events and Sustainable Development Goals

Discover the transformative potential of sports tourism and events in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with "Sport Tourism, Events and Sustainable Development Goals: An Emerging Foundation." This groundbreaking collection explores the profound impact of these sectors in shaping a more sustainable future. Readers of this book will gain a deep understanding of how sports tourism and events can serve as powerful catalysts for achieving SDGs. Through a rich array of case studies, innovative strategies, and expert insights, the book provides a roadmap for harnessing the full potential of these sectors to promote social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Readers will benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that integrates theory and practice, offering actionable solutions for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike. This book is intended for scholars, students, professionals, and policymakers interested in the intersection of sports tourism, events, and sustainable development. It serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to leverage the dynamic synergy between these fields to drive positive change and achieve SDGs on a global scale.

Anukrati Sharma is Head & Associate Professor of the Department of Commerce and Management at the University of Kota (a state government university) in Kota, Rajasthan, India. Miha Lesjak is Associate Professor at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies, Turistica. DuSan Borovcanin is the CEO of EXPO 2027 Belgrade and the Vice Dean at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Singidunum University in Belgrade and visiting professor at the University of Strasbourg, EM Business School.

List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors Preface Acknowledgments 1 Sports tourism and Sustainable Development Goals: foundations and pathways Parag Shukla, Pankaj Kumar Tripathy, and Jahanvi Bansal 2 What lies in the state of art of sports and SDGs? Analysing past, present, and future for sustainability Manpreet Arora and Monika Chandel 3 "Panem et circenses": investigating plate waste at major sport events Emil Juvan and Miha Lesjak 4 Sport events and travel carbon footprint: seeking an optimal balance? Hrvoje Grofelnik, Marko Peric, and Nicholas Wise 5 Developing transnational cycling destinations with the help of EU funds: a truly sustainable approach? Hristo Andreev and Miha Bratec 6 The use of football stadia as venues for meetings and conferences: the case of the UK Rob Davidson and Andrew Kirby 7 Designing for the beautiful game: soccer stadia for a sustainable future Terry Stevens 8 Sports tourism and event legacy: building inclusive, safe, and resilient cities and communities DuSan Borovcanin 9 Young adults' views of sustainable ski destination development: insights from cluster analysis Kir KuScer, SaSo Sever, and DaSa Farcnik 10 Stakeholder sentiment of SDGs of Beijing Olympics 2020 Lori Pennington-Gray, Seonjin Lee, and Khalid Ballouli 11 Fostering peaceful and respectful societies with sports tourism and events Miroslav Knezevic Index