SPORT TOURISM: A POTENTIAL FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF TOURISM ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Niche tourism, global health, sport, healthy lifestyle, sports tourism.Abstract
The paper examines theoretical material on sports tourism, analyzes it, and identifies prospective topics for further study. Materials and procedures. In this section, the authors explore the role of sports and fitness. Fitness has become an essential part of the life of anyone who is serious about staying healthy. The goal of this study is to examine theoretical material on sports tourism, analyze sports tourism, and identify prospective topics for further research. There are many elements influencing the state of sports tourism. The article investigates sports tourist attractions. There is a strong association between foreign and domestic development of sports tourism and resources given for sports infrastructure. Overall, sports tourism trips attract tourists to their favorite sporting event, facility, or destination around the world.
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