Sport tourism as a developmental initiative in the economy of Mafikeng
Sport plays an important role in the economic and social growth of a nation. The aim of this research was to assess and identify the difference Sport Tourism can make as a developmental initiative in the economy of Mafikeng. The research method employed in this study was restricted to the desc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AfricaJournals
2015-01-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure |
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| Summary: | Sport plays an important role in the economic and social growth of a nation. The aim of this research was
to assess and identify the difference Sport Tourism can make as a developmental initiative in the
economy of Mafikeng. The research method employed in this study was restricted to the descriptivequantitative
approach. The purpose of this quantitative approach was to examine the role between sport
tourism and its impact on the economic activity of Mafikeng. The findings from the exploratory survey
support the role of sport tourism to a city like Mafikeng and illustrate that it can improve its economic
activity through the hosting of regular or small sport tourism events. It is recommended that small or
regular sport tourism events should be hosted using existing facilities that do not require substantial
financial investments. |
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| ISSN: | 2223-814X |