OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION TO ADVANCE THE REGIONAL SPORT TOURISM Megia Erida
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the role of recreational sports on regional economic progress through. In the progress of the regional economy, recreational sports activities can be carried out by being oriented towards goals, regional wealth, towards the interests and attention of local communities and investors. Another goal of how recreational sports develop and run continuously is to be sustainable in the area, which aims to advance the economy through recreational sports. This research uses a survey approach with interview and observation instruments. The results of this study show that recreational sports in the city of Bandung significantly impact the regional economy in terms of regional income generation and an increase in recreational sports, which increases yearly. With the data provided, how many domestic and foreign tourists prove an increase in tourists? This study concluded that recreational sports provide an excellent opportunity for the younger generation to build the sports industry and other industries.
