Ancient Sport Tourism
How many people did Alexander the Great take to a circus event in Turkey one year?
700,000
Which U.S. president established many national parks which enhanced tourism in the USA?
Teddy Roosevelt
During which period of history did amusement parks begin?
During the Renaissance
Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, etc.
What are the most common interpretations for the concept of development?
Product and Process
How many days did the Roman Empire provide its citizens in one calendar year for “sporting” holidays?
100
Who was the first full-time travel agent who once arranged for 165,000 people to attend a sport tourism event?
Thomas Cook
During the Middle Ages, what activities did the people focus their spare time doing?
Studying religion and remaining abstinence.
What are the different levels of participation?
Elite athletes AND Sport for all
According to our textbook, what is a "sport lover?"
A person who wants to remain physically active while travelling.
How many days of leisure were the ancient Romans given each year?
175 days
When and where was the first Ferris Wheel open to the public?
1893 – World’s Fair in Chicago, USA
Which country claims to have the oldest amusement park in the world?
Copenhagen
What is a "nuisance" activity in sport tourism?
An activity that can damage the environment or social atmosphere.
What are the most popular recreational activities in the United States?
Recreational walking, recreational swimming, and bowling
How do we know that there was tourism among the ancient Romans?
They left graffiti of their visit on the pyramids in Egypt.
Where were amusements parks usually built in the early 1900s?
Next to train tracks
How long could a “Grand Tour” last during the Renaissance?
3 years
What does "ludic" mean in sport tourism?
It refers to a person being playful or carefree.
What is "emergent authenticity?"
When an activity starts out as being inauthentic, but gradually over time becomes authentic to the culture. It becomes normalized to the people.
What did ancient tourists think was so special about the water at seaside resorts & spas?
They thought the water had medicinal benefits.
Which invention is Thomas Cook credited with?
Circular Notes
What was the Grand Tour about?
An educational trip for the wealthy from Dover, England to Italy. The purpose was to experience and learn about new cultures and languages
What is holiday segmentation?
It is a group of people who travel to sporting activities during holidays.
What is the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) in sport tourism?
When a sport tourism organization is able to balance its social, economic, and environmental goals.