This chapter presents an outline of the main tourism facilities and services, which consist of transport, lodging, food and beverages, recreation and entertainment, and others.

This chapter discusses six sectors of the leisure, sport and tourism phenomenon, addressing for each: its scope; the rationale and goals of policy; measuring participation; institutional factors; and planning. The six sectors are: sport and physical recreation; the arts and entertainment; outdoor...

The attractions and entertainment industry is changing rapidly to provide visitors with ever more enjoyable, thrilling, educational and diverse experiences. Whilst technology is not leading the way, it is providing more options for the development of entertainment and educational experiences....

This chapter reviews statistics on Australian leisure participation and time use as revealed by leisure participation surveys conducted in 1975-2002 and time-budget surveys carried out in 1992 and 1997. Participation patterns are discussed for different leisure activities, namely: sport, physical...

This chapter examines the diversity of leisure and tourism and the implications of that diversity for policy and planning. While leisure and tourism have been considered in general terms, so have people. The differing needs and demands of various social groups within the community are therefore...