Sports tourism aims to attract visitors to a destination for the purpose of participating in or spectating sporting events, which can lead to increased spending and economic activity.

Active sports tourism refers to individuals actively engaging in sporting activities while visiting a destination, such as playing golf, skiing, or cycling.

Sports tourism can have positive economic impacts such as increased tax revenue, job creation, and improved infrastructure. Environmental degradation is not typically considered a benefit of sports tourism.

Sports tourism management encompasses the planning, development, and promotion of sports tourism initiatives and strategies.

Political stability and safety are not directly related to the success of sports tourism. Quality of sports facilities, accessibility, accommodation, and hospitality services are more relevant factors.

The sports tourism multiplier effect refers to the additional economic activity generated in a destination as a result of sports tourism spending, leading to increased output, income, and employment.

Economic diversification is a positive impact of sports tourism as it reduces the reliance on a single industry and promotes a more balanced economy.

Government plays a multifaceted role in promoting sports tourism by developing and maintaining sports facilities, organizing and hosting sporting events, and marketing and promoting the destination as a sports tourism hub.

Imposing restrictions on sports tourism activities is counterproductive to the goal of promoting sports tourism. The focus should be on developing and implementing strategies that encourage and facilitate sports tourism.

Sports tourism convergence refers to the integration of sports tourism with other tourism sectors, such as cultural tourism, adventure tourism, and ecotourism, to create a more comprehensive and diverse tourism experience.

Sports tourism is generally associated with positive impacts on local communities, such as increased employment opportunities, improved health and well-being, and preservation of cultural heritage. Increased crime rates are not typically a benefit of sports tourism.

Sports tourism niche marketing involves identifying and targeting specific market segments with specialized sports tourism products and services that cater to their unique needs and preferences.

Environmental impact is not typically a key performance indicator for measuring the success of sports tourism initiatives. The focus is usually on economic indicators such as number of sports tourists, tourist expenditure, and job creation.

Sustainable sports tourism refers to the development and management of sports tourism products and services in a way that minimizes negative environmental impacts and promotes social and economic benefits for local communities.

Over-tourism and congestion are not typically considered challenges in promoting sports tourism. They are more commonly associated with mass tourism destinations.