ABSTRACT

Divided into nine parts, Leisure Marketing: a global perspective guides the reader through leisure and marketing concepts, the marketing mix, key issues in different sectors, topical issues (such as globalisation, marketing research and ethics, for example branding and environmental issues), and the future of leisure marketing.

A section of the book is devoted entirely to international case studies, which illustrate and highlight key themes and issues raised throughout in order to facilitate learning. Example of international cases used are:

  • Disneyland Resort, Paris: The Marketing Mix
  • Manchester United Football Club: Marketing the Brand
  • The Growth of the Online Retail Travel Market
  • Hilton Head Island, USA: The Leisure Island for Golf and Leisure Shopping
  • Health, Leisure and Tourism Marketing including Spa Hotels, Health Clubs and lake Resorts.

This book combines real world experience with a solid theoretical framework. It is essential reading for anyone studying, teaching or working in marketing in the leisure industry.

part |76 pages

Introduction

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter |16 pages

What is marketing?

chapter |8 pages

What is leisure?

part |48 pages

The international dimension

part |68 pages

The marketing mix and leisure

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter |20 pages

Product

chapter |15 pages

Price

chapter |11 pages

Place

chapter |18 pages

Promotion

part |78 pages

Marketing in the different sectors of the leisure industry

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter |6 pages

Visitor attractions

chapter |6 pages

Accommodation

chapter |7 pages

Tourist destinations

chapter |7 pages

Tour operation

chapter |8 pages

Transport

chapter |5 pages

Resort complexes

chapter |5 pages

Retail travel

chapter |7 pages

Arts and entertainment

chapter |8 pages

Recreation and sport

chapter |5 pages

Leisure shopping

chapter |10 pages

Restaurants and catering

part |42 pages

Topical issues in leisure marketing

part |84 pages

The wider context

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

part |8 pages

Conclusions

chapter |6 pages

Conclusions

part |24 pages

Case studies

chapter |3 pages

Sofitel hotels and resorts