Sport Tourism: An Analysis of Possible Developmental Factors in Sport and Recreation Centers

The development of sport tourism is determined by several factors. Various models’ and factors’ typologies have been identified in the literature. The aims of the present study were (a) the identification and classification of factors affecting the development of sport tourism, (b) the investigation of the level to which these factors are met by a sport and recreation center, and (c) the comparison of opinions of the users of the center regarding these factors. The methodology of the structured questionnaire was adopted. The results revealed that (a) the most important factors are the changing rooms/bathrooms/resting rooms, the security, the healthcare and the injuries’ rehabilitation, and the accommodation facilities (camp—rooms) and the less important factors were the proximity to a port and marinas, as well as the access through the railway network, (b) these factors were met by the sport and recreation center under study in a very high either adequate level, and (c) there were significant differences in the opinions of the users of the center.