The role of both sport and tourism in the (re)creation and (re)presentation of national identities is well established, yet relatively little work has criticall

By understanding tourist destinations through the lens of national identity, the tourist may develop a deeper appreciation of the destination. Further, tourism

To imagine a nation, nationalists must construct a national story about their history and culture that defines them as a people, and counters the negative story

In setting the foundation for this book, the unique qualities of sport as a tourist attraction are presented and discussed theoretically. It then addresses in s