This Reader provides comprehensive coverage of the scholarly literature in sports tourism. Divided into four parts, each prefaced by a substantial introduction from the editor, the Reader presents the key themes, state of the art research and new conceptual thinking, in sports tourism studies.

Mike Weed is Professor of Sport in Society and Director of Research in the Department of Sport Science, Tourism and Leisure at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. He is the Editor of the Journal of Sport & Tourism.

Introduction Part 1: Sports Tourism Research Approaches and Potential Future Directions. Editor's Commentary and Papers Part 2: Understanding the Sports Tourist. Editor's Commentary and Papers Part 3: Sports Tourism Impacts. Editor's Commentary and Papers Part 4: Policy and Management Considerations for Sports Tourism. Editor's Commentary and Papers. Editorial Summary and Conclusion