Social Responsibility ConcernEssay Preview: Social Responsibility ConcernReport this essayLegalIn some western countries, there have some legal structure to protect the athlete or even the audience of the sport events. For example in American there have the Sport broadcasting Act to make sure the sport events are not became a commercial tool (Miller, 2011). So, traveler may willing to travel and avoid extortion by some sport event entry fees. Seems it is no legal obstacle in developing Sport tourism due to the sports are leisure and health activities for everyone, it can easily to promote Sport tourism globally.Social responsibility concernAccording to Investopedia dictionary, the definition of social responsibility means the companies should not only focus on maximizing the profits, but also looking at developing business with positive relationship to society and contribution to bottom-line result. If Hong Kong developing Sport tourism should also consider the social responsibility. For example, Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sport Association for the Physically Disabled helping disable athlete to develop events or even competitions. It can help them get more support and recognition. Also, Hong Kong disable athlete can join the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards. It shows that sport development can encourage every people of the society. Sport tourism not only can attract travelers but also help the local sports development and help disable more involve on sports.
In addition, developing Sport tourism can increase the job opportunities. These job opportunities can benefit to the society due to the sport events hold on the destination frequently. For example, Japan Mori Memorial Foundation estimate that the Summer Olympic in 2020 will create 1.21 millions job opportunities for Japan. It can shows that sport events are not only bring more travelers, it can also bring more job opportunities to the destination. If Hong Kong developing Sport tourism and hold different events or competitions, it can benefit to the local in order to achieve the social responsibility. Hui, Y. (2014, January 14). Tokyo Olympics will create millions of jobs. Retrieved November 15, 2015, from
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4. For details on the development programs of the Olympic Games, a follow-up post can be viewed in The Economic Impact of the Olympics on the Pacific Rim (July 23, 2015).
5. In addition, as I mentioned above, there is a chance that I will write many more posts in the years ahead.
6. I’m very proud of how I’ve made it in so close for so long and if you share and promote the blog then I shall keep you posted. I’m very thankful and a big thank you.
7. In addition, I am very curious about the effects those events on our tourism industry will have. I hope you will take a moment and let me know.
8. I have several more comments under the heading “Is the 2014 Winter Olympics an opportunity to revive the Olympic Movement?” which I will add after I write it.