Benefits of Sports Tourism

The benefits of identifying, attracting and retaining international, national, regional, state and
local sports events include:

1. stimulate the local economy (direct spending related to the use of sport facilities and
services; visitors' and public spending for goods and services; employment opportunities,
and tax revenue)
2. enhance the area’s image
3. provide outstanding entertainment and in some instances, the opportunity to participate
4. contribute to the quality of life