Soedjatmiko, FIK UNNES (2015) Sports Tourism Development in Indonesia. Journal of Sports Science, 3 (5). pp. 257-261. ISSN 2332-7839

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Abstract

Sport tourism has a good effect against the development of tourism in general. Sport and tourism are the two disciplines and two different studies but they can be put together so that mutually beneficial. In sports, there are some tourism elements. Conversely through tourism, sports can be nurtured and developed. Another goal is to serve as a tool to introduce and to recognize sport, improve fitness and preparation exercise. In 2006, the Indonesian government began to develop sports industry which is a new field of study in this country. Ministry of Youth and Sports launched a resurgence sports industry in Indonesia. Sport Tourism is very likely developed in Indonesia. Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources which are very beautiful. Indonesia is also rich in diverse cultures. Indonesia is also rich of their human resources. The economic value can be profitable for the state, government and society. Some physics activities in the tourism sports of which are mountaineering, climbing, sport diving, mountain bike, out bond and traditional sport. Conversely, tourism events that can be collaborated with sports activities in Indonesia are Lake Toba festival, Serayu River Festival, Borobudur festival, etc. Finally, if the program is managed well in Indonesia, it will help this country to develop sports tourism sports and encourage people to participate in sports activities. It can also make potential athletes seedlings in various sports. Output of this activity is to encourage public awareness of the sport and responsible for sports performance

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