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30Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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‘A light at the end of this dark tunnel’: 2021 dates confirmed for Tokyo Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach believes the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will provide a light at the end of the “dark tunnel” that is the coronavirus. This summer’s mega-event was postponed for one year because of the pandemic and the new dates for 2021 have now been confirmed.  The summer Olympic Games will take place in Japan’s capital city from 23 July to 8 August and the Paralympic Games will be held from 24 August to 5 September.  IOC chief Bach said: “I want to thank the International Federations for their unanimous support and the Continental Associations of National Olympic Committees for the great partnership and their support in the consultation process over the last few days. I would also like to thank the IOC Athletes’ Commission, with whom we ...

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30Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce: all-British boxing bout now set for 11 July

Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the all-British heavyweight boxing bout between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce will now take place on Saturday 11 July at The O2 in London.  The original fight had been scheduled for April at The O2, but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Both undefeated fighters hail from the UK’s capital city and the "Seek and Destroy" event promises to be one of the biggest boxing bouts this year. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and AXS. “Dynamite” Dubois, 22, said: “This is the biggest fight of my career without doubt. This will be the fight that announces me to the world.  “I think I am better than Joe in every department. I have a better jab, I have better movement, I have more power. The only thing Joe has over me is experience, but he’s...

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29Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Australia wins right to host the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Amid the cancellations and postponements of many major sporting events in 2020, there is some good news from the world of women’s basketball.  FIBA, the sport’s global governing body, has announced that Australia will host the Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2022.  Basketball Australia and the Russian Basketball Federation were the two candidate countries vying to host the flagship tournament. Following a video conference it was confirmed that Australia will host the event for a second time. The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will be held for ten days in September and October 2022. A total of 38 matches featuring 12 international teams will be played in two venues in Sydney’s Olympic Park. Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media What the officials said  Hamane Nian...

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28Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Chestertons Polo in the Park 2020 London: new dates, event guide, tickets, hospitality, hotels

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the dates for the 2020 Chestertons Polo in the Park have been amended. The London event will now take place at Hurlingham Park in Fulham from 4-6 September and tickets are on sale.  This year’s three-day spectacular will feature International Friday, Ladies Day and Finals Day. A firm fixture in the social calendar, the world-class polo event is not just about the sport, but also fashion, food, fun and family.  Here we look at the event details, travel information and the ticket and hospitality options. 2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media Friday 4 September: International Friday An action-packed day to kick-start the tournament, including the Frasers Engl...

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18Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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‘Inaccurate’: Ryder Cup 2020 postponement reports dismissed

Ryder Cup 2020 organisers have denied speculation that the event is set to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. A number of media outlets reported on Wednesday 18 March that the team golf spectacle would be called off and rescheduled for 2021.  This year’s Ryder Cup competition between Team USA and Team Europe is set to take place from 22-27 September at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. And according to the Ryder Cup USA and Ryder Cup Europe Twitter accounts that plan remains in place.  The tweets said: “Reports that the 2020 @RyderCup is expected to be postponed are inaccurate.” ‘Wow, it really is made-up stuff’ In an interview with Irish radio station Today FM Team Europe Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington also dismissed the reports.  Harrington said: “Septembe...

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18Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey writes open letter to F1 fans over 2020 season concerns

Following the postponements of the grands prix in Australia, Bahrain, Vietnam and China, there’s major uncertainty over the Formula 1 2020 schedule.   F1 CEO Chase Carey has written an open letter to fans to provide some thoughts and perspectives in addressing the coronavirus pandemic.  Carey said: “First and foremost, our priority is the health and safety of the fans, teams, and organisations of Formula 1, as well as wider society. We apologise to those fans affected by the cancellation in Australia, as well as the postponement of the other races to date.  “These decisions are being made by Formula 1, the FIA, and our local promoters in rapidly changing and evolving circumstances, but we believe they are the right and necessary ones. We also want to extend our thoughts to those a...

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17Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Euro 2020 and Copa America postponed to 2021 – Uefa and CONMEBOL statements 

Two of the biggest tournaments in international football, the European Championships (Euro 2020) and the Copa America, have been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak and will now take place in the summer of 2021.    Both tournaments were scheduled for 12 June to 12 July 2020 but the pandemic has forced European football’s governing body Uefa and the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) to take drastic action.  Euro 2020 will be held in 12 cities across the continent while the Copa America’s host countries are Argentina and Colombia.   Proposed dates for both tournaments are now 11 June to 11 July 2021. Statements from the organisers  Uefa “The health of all those involved in the game is the priority, as well as to avoid placing any...

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8Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2020: a huge year for football in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires

With Copa America fixtures at River Plate's stadium and two major milestones for Boca Juniors on the calendar, 2020 promises to be a huge year for football fans in Argentina’s capital city Buenos Aires. Argentina and Colombia co-host the 47th edition of the Copa America, the equivalent of Europe’s Uefa European Championship, and Buenos Aires will be the location for four matches.   On 12 June the iconic El Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, home of River Plate, will host the opening match of the tournament between Argentina and Chile in group A. As well as the opening match, the 70,000-capacity El Monumental will also host Argentina’s group A fixtures against Paraguay and Australia and a quarter-final on 5 July.  Players such as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Manchester City’s Sergio Aguer...

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8Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev: London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to host June title fight 

British boxing star Anthony Joshua has confirmed a homecoming fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday 20 June. After bouts against Andy Ruiz Jr in New York and Saudi Arabia, champion Joshua will now defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles against Bulgaria's mandatory challenger.  The title fight, live on Sky Sports Box Office, is promoted by Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank and Epic Sports and Entertainment. Ticket information for the 20 June event will be announced soon. 2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details Newsletter and magazine: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media What the fighter say  Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) “On 20 June, I am defending my heavyweight world titles. ...

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2Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2020 Grand National Festival: event guide, tickets and hospitality options, travel details  

The sporting world will be watching Aintree as the famous Liverpool racecourse hosts the 2020 Randox Health Grand National Festival for three days in April.  Starting with Liverpool’s Day on Thursday 2 April, the opening day of the festival is described as “one of the region’s best kept secrets” and a popular choice for racing fans and couples alike.  Day two at Aintree, #FabulousFriday (3 April), is Ladies Day. As well as four Grade One races on the track, fashion and style is the order of the day off the track. The final day of the festival, Saturday 4 April, is the big one as the Grand National is held at 5.15pm (UK time). Millions around the world will be watching the £1m Grade 3 handicap steeplechase as the horses jump 30 fences around the 4-mile-2.5-furlong circuit.   Here we loo...

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1Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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March 2020 sports events and ticket info: Cheltenham Festival, Carabao Cup final, Boat Race and more

A popular sporting event on the March 2020 calendar is horse racing's Cheltenham Festival. Taking place from 10-13 March, the festival is known as the "most prestigious jump racing event of the year" and includes races such as the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, World Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Other major sporting events in March 2020 include the Six Nations rugby championship, the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Aston Villa, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia, British Basketball League (BBL) Trophy Final in Glasgow, Six Day Manchester cycling and F1's first grand prix of the season in Australia. Here we look at what's on in March... 2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details Newsletter: sign up for update...

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13Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Silverstone Classic 2020: ‘greatest hits’ race card to mark 30th anniversary

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in style, this summer’s Silverstone Classic will feature a spectacular “greatest hits” showcase of retro races.  Harking back to when Silverstone hosted the UK’s first-ever race meeting dedicated entirely to historic racing - a trend-setting milestone in motor sport history - no fewer than five of the grids for 2020 actually featured on the original 1990 race card.  Thirty years ago the two-day festival - staged, as today, two weeks after the Formula 1 British Grand Prix - presented a wide-ranging 12-race programme including showdowns for historic Grand Prix cars, 50s sports cars, historic Formula Junior, SuperSports as well as round 4 of the FIA European Challenge for Historical Touring Cars. Iconic races and cars on show This year’s Classic includes ...

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2Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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February 2020 sports events: F1 pre-season testing, Wilder vs. Fury II, Women’s T20 cricket

The sporting year ramps up in February with Six Nations rugby union, a world heavyweight boxing title contest and the ICC Women’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup on the schedule.  It’s also a big month for motor sport. NASCAR’s Daytona 500 takes place at Daytona International Speedway in Florida while Formula 1 returns with two pre-season testing sessions at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain. Here we look at the February 2020 sports events calendar. 2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details February 2020 sports events   2020 Ladbrokes Masters  What: PDC darts event featuring the world’s top 16 players  When: 31 January-2 February 2020 Where: Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes Tickets: See Tickets Australian Open 2020 What: first tennis gr...

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1Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Italy sports events in 2020: Giro D’Italia, F1 Italian GP, Euro 2020 and more

As a travel destination Italy is one of the most popular in the world. It may be famous for its culture, architecture, fast cars and food, but Italy is also a big favourite for sports fans.   The European nation has a thriving sports industry with major events held throughout the year. Events to look forward to in Italy in 2020 include the Rome Marathon, Giro D’Italia cycling race and of course the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.  Also this year, football’s European Championship kicks off with the opening match between Italy and Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Here we look at the top sporting events in Italy in 2020... Newsletter: sign up for the latest updates from Sports Tourism Media Italy sports events in 2020 Rome Marathon When: 29 March 2020 Website: maratonadiroma.it Abou...

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4Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Rugby union in England 2020: international fixtures, Twickenham events, tickets

After finishing runners-up in the Rugby World Cup in Japan Eddie Jones’s England team will go into 2020 hoping to impress in the Six Nations championship.  Featuring England, Wales, France, Italy, Ireland and Scotland, the 2020 Six Nations starts on 1 February and finishes on 14 March.  It’s not just the Six Nations England rugby fans have to look forward to this year, there’s also the women’s Six Nations, autumn international fixtures, London Sevens, The Clash and the Premiership final.   Here we take a look at the major rugby union events taking place in England in the next 12 months.  2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media Guinness Six Nations 2020  What: international rugby union cha...

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4Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London: 2020 sports events and venue guide

London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) is gearing up for a huge 2020 with many national and international sporting events on the agenda.  Home to venues such as the London Stadium, Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre, QEOP’s 2020 sports calendar includes Premier League football, Tokyo 2020 qualifiers and Major League Baseball.     Peter Tudor, director of visitor services at QEOP, said: “In 2020 we will have a fantastic array of sport on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with something to inspire everyone. Not only do we have four different Olympic qualifying events but fans can also watch the world’s best athletes play netball, hockey and baseball – all in fantastic venues set in over 500 acres of wonderful parkland.” QEOP factfile Opened: April 201...

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14Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Formula 1 2020 season calendar to feature 22 races

Formula 1 has revealed the draft calendar for the 2020 FIA F1 World Championship - and it will feature a record-breaking 22 races.  The 2020 season, which marks F1’s 70th anniversary, starts with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on 15 March and finishes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 29 November. There’s no German Grand Prix on the schedule but F1 will go to two new destinations in 2020. The Vietnam Grand Prix will be held on the streets of Hanoi on 5 April then on 3 May the Dutch Grand Prix returns with the race at the Zandvoort circuit. Formula 1 2020 provisional calendar  15 March: Australia  22 March: Bahrain 5 April: Vietnam 19 April: China 3 May: Netherlands 10 May: Spain 24 May: Monaco 7 June: Azerbaijan 14 June: Canada 28 June: France ...

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20Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Le Mans Classic 2020: relive Le Mans ’66 with Grandstand Motor Sports travel packages

Fans inspired by the new Le Mans ’66 film starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale have the chance to witness the same on-track battles at the Le Mans Classic in July 2020. The four-day event is one of the biggest in historic racing and features cars that took part in the famous Le Mans endurance race between 1923 and 1981.  Next year will be the tenth running of the biennial event, which has become one of the most popular classic car gatherings in Europe. Motor sport travel specialist Grandstand Motor Sports is offering three- and four-night travel packages to the Le Mans Classic. The event will be held from 2-5 July 2020. Grandstand’s Le Mans Classic self-drive packages include:  Three or four nights' accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in a choice of hotels, guesthouses an...

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1Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2019 sports business calendar: events, conferences and exhibitions

Sports business conferences and events are a huge driver for the tourism and travel industry. Here we look at the sports industry conferences, exhibitions, events and awards for 2019 and 2020. Plus we pick out the top travel and tourism events which feature sporting exhibitors. 2020 sports business and sports tourism calendar: events, conferences, exhibitions December 2019 International Luxury Travel Market (ILTN) Cannes When: 2-5 December 2019 Where: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France Sports exhibitors: outdoor sports, golf, ski, sailing Website: iltm.com/cannes Women in Sport – Next Generation When: 3-4 December 2019 Where: London Stadium, London, UK Website: everythinginsport.com ICSTILO 2019: International Conference on Sport Tourism Industry and Local Org...

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31Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Portes du Soleil 2020 events guide: Youth Winter Olympics, Rock the Pistes, Snowboxx

In 2020 the Portes du Soleil region will host a number of major sports and music events, including the Youth Winter Olympic Games, Rock the Pistes and Snowboxx. Here we look at what’s on in Portes du Soleil in 2020... About the Portes du Soleil The “Gateway to the Sun” covers the neighbouring Alpine regions of French Chablais and Swiss Valais, encompassing two countries and 12 resorts. These include Avoriaz, Champéry, Les Gets and Morzine with one liftpass providing access to them all.  Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, this huge ski area boasts 650km of pistes and 196 lifts. Portes du Soleil enjoys an annual average snowfall of nearly eight metres, with the region a flurry of activity throughout the winter and the ski season wrapping up in late April. Youth Winter Olympics Th...

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