GEO 802 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: 2011 Canada Winter Games
Document Summary
Memphis has developed a multiple appointed strategy for attracting tourists. People have to go out of their way to go there because it is not common and in the way of other famous attractions. Many tour companies have started realizing the importance of one"s interest in the ancestors. Black history (niagara movement, civil rights in memphis and other places in the. Stalin world (lithuania, theme park, built to represent the dominance of russia and the. A perfect example of a contrived tourism or recreation attraction. Golf links (a organization connecting golfers around the world, linking tournaments and leisure games) Club link (large number of people in canada going south to play golf) Important because of the spending power of people who play golf (expensive sport) Sports are important, also for people who don"t have a direct interest. Value of sport in the global economy is significant enough that the government of.