Hotels & Resorts

28Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Hotels & Resorts

Villa La Massa Excellence: Tuscany hotel launches new supercar event

Villa La Massa, a stunning Medicean villa on the banks of the Arno River in Italy’s Tuscany region, will host its first ever supercar event: Villa La Massa Excellence. Taking place from 13-15 October 2023 in collaboration with Italian agency Canossa Events, the three-day event will be dedicated to iconic collectors’ supercars from the 1980s to 2000 and the finest hospitality. The schedule for Villa La Massa Excellence features a culinary celebration on 13 October, a full-day car show on 14 October (open to the public), and a morning drive through the rolling hills of the Chianti region on 15 October with a visit to a local winery. Visiting guests will also be able to explore the historical and cultural wonders of Florence, which is only 15 minutes away by shuttle from th...

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2Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts

Flandrien Hotel: a dream retreat for cyclists in Belgium

Flanders, the Flemish region of Belgium, is world renowned for its cycling – especially on its iconic cobbled lanes. Home to many beautiful routes and its own annual race on the UCI World Tour, Flanders has become a must-visit destination for travellers on two wheels.  The region is also home to the Flandrien Hotel, which is described by the Daily Mail as the “ultimate place to stay for cyclists”, and a place which “pays homage” to “pedal power”. This boutique cycling-themed hotel in Brakel, Flemish Ardennes, has accommodation for up to 40 guests, plus a bike collection regarded as one of the “best in the world”, according to Cyclist magazine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4rCVzstFuY Not just any cycling hotel… The Flandrien Hotel describes itself as a “home away from ho...

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31Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

F1 Las Vegas GP: book a ‘$1m all-access experience’ with Wynn Las Vegas

Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas in November for its much-anticipated Saturday night street race. And in what could be the ultimate F1 bucket list item, six fans could be set to have the best race weekend ever – providing they can rustle up a cool $1m between them. From 16-18 November 2023, the luxury Wynn Las Vegas hotel is offering a “million dollar all-access experience” which includes a number of exclusive activations for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.  Described by the hotel as a “no-holds-barred race experience like none other”, each $1m package provides admission for a group of six people to the following: six Wynn Grid Club passes: access to the private, members-only Wynn Grid Club, an ultra-exclusive area within the F1 Paddock Club. Entry to this private club is reserved for VI...

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27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa serves up a stunning padel court

Is this the best padel court in the world? At Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa in the Maldives, guests are encouraged to pick up a racquet and enjoy a game of padel tennis at the resort’s new floating court, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. From its quiet beginnings in the 1970s, padel tennis is now growing in popularity and quickly becoming one of the most exciting racquet sports for both professional players and enthusiasts around the world. The new padel court is located on a private islet, connected by a jetty to Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa’s seven-hectare island in the Raa Atoll. The over-water court, with its open and unobstructed views over the ocean, will welcome guests to rally with friends and family while taking in the coral reef and rich...

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19Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports hotel in focus: Yankees ‘Grand Slam Suite’ at New York Hilton Midtown

If you’re a New York Yankees baseball fan, then this may just be the ultimate hotel suite for you… The New York Hilton Midtown hotel has announced that reservations are now available for the Yankees-inspired “Grand Slam Suite”, which is available for select dates in July, August and September 2023.  Hilton is an official partner of the Yankees and the baseball-themed suite is one of several offers from Hilton hotels across the city which celebrate the team and all that the Big Apple has to offer. “The New York Yankees are legendary in the eyes of baseball fans around the world and have remained a beloved symbol of New York City for more than a century,” said Mark Sanders, general manager, New York Hilton Midtown. “As an iconic hotel in Midtown Manhattan, we’re thrilled to honour bas...

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18Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Bucket List, Guides, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Scotland

Scottish golf bucket list: best golf resorts in Scotland

Here at Sports Tourism Media we love a bit of golf – and we also love Scotland. Okay, we're definitely not good enough to be swinging with the best of 'em on the top golf courses in the home of golf, but every hacker can dream, right? In this round-up – which is pretty much our Scotland golf travel bucket list – we pick out some of Scotland's best "stay and play" golf resorts and hotels (ranked in no particular order). These places are so picturesque that even if your game isn't up to scratch, they're worth a visit just to admire the scenery. And there's the bonus of a dram or two of Scotch, of course... Did you know? The East Lothian region is known as “Scotland’s golf coast”. Along 30 miles of coastal terrain there are 21 Scottish golf courses, which makes it the "g...

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5Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Business, Sports Travel

Video: Rafa Nadal visits his tennis centre at Sani Resort in Greece 

Spanish tennis icon Rafa Nadal, who holds the joint-record of 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, has been in Greece to visit the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center at Sani Resort in Halkidiki.  A collaboration between the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca and the Sani/Ikos Group, the tennis centre features eight clay courts and since 2018 has held tennis training programs for players of all ages and all levels. During his visit to the five-star Sani Resort, Nadal revealed that he has been impressed by the “spectacular” facilities.  “The truth is that I was really looking forward to finally come to Greece, but my schedule and Covid had had made it impossible,” he said. “Toni [Nadal], Carlos Moya, Carlos Costa and the whole team had told me wonderful things about the ...

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17May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports hotel in focus: Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa – the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in Spain and the fourth operating under the luxury brand in Europe.  To capitalise on the hotel’s prime position within the prestigious La Manga Club Resort in Murcia, southeast Spain, the property has undergone extensive refurbishment. As well as golf and a spa, the hotel’s extensive world-class sports facilities offer a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. “Every Grand Hyatt hotel is carefully designed as a destination within a destination and the newly opened Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa sets the bar high when it comes to delivering a luxury travel experience with an abundance of options for our discerning guests,” sai...

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10May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports hotel in focus: Hotel Football, Manchester 

If you’re a fan of the beautiful game, especially one who supports Manchester United, then a stay at Hotel Football should be on your Manchester sports travel bucket list.  Located next to Man Utd’s Old Trafford stadium at 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, the hotel was opened in 2015 by United legends and “Class of 92” icons Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs.  Described by The Telegraph as a “United fan’s dream venue”, Hotel Football offers some of the best views of the “Theatre of Dreams”. This might just be the most unique football hotel in the world right now.  Rooms and suites  Part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Hotel Football offers a total of 133 rooms with options including king rooms, stadium view rooms, squad rooms, and Class of 92...

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29Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports resort in focus: Forte Village, Sardinia

Forte Village is a Sardinian paradise that’s often been named the world’s leading resort at the World Travel Awards. Home to many hotels, villas, Thalasso & Spa, restaurants and bars, sports academies and sporting facilities, Forte Village Resort also has a host of activities and offerings for guests to enjoy.  Sports and activities  Enjoy an active holiday at Forte Village and discover the pleasure of working out in the beautiful nature of Sardinia. Sports and activities include football, basketball, diving, tennis, golf, boxing, fencing, triathlon, and water sports.  Academies  Forte Village is renowned for its world-class academies, which include football, basketball, tennis, cycling, swimming and dance. In 2023 it has even more on offer. Children can practice rugb...

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1Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Qatar World Cup new openings: hotels, resorts and attractions

With just weeks until the start of the 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar Tourism has revealed new tourism attractions, hotels and resorts that will be open for fans to enjoy during the tournament. Here we take a look at some of the upcoming new openings ahead of the football festival… Related articles 2022 Fifa World Cup Qatar: fixtures and groupsHotel review: InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa Pictures: Qatar Airways aircraft with Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 livery Al Maha Island (Image: Qatar Tourism) Al Maha Island Set to launch in November, Al Maha Island will feature high-end restaurants including Zuma, LPM, Billionaire and Carbone, as well as other eateries and attractions such as Nammos Qatar beach club. The island also features Al Maha Drive, a unique driveway experience ...

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30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Expat Sport launches Dubai hotel experience for football fans during World Cup

Sports tourism agency Expat Sport has announced details of Dubai’s first hotel experience exclusively for football supporters. Taking place from 21 November to 18 December, to coincide with the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar, the “Football Fans Dubai Experience” is for supporters wanting to base themselves in the United Arab Emirates during the tournament. The package includes daily flights to Qatar for guests attending the games, free shuttle buses to Dubai fan zones and a convenient, on-site sports bar to watch the matches. The Football Fans Dubai Experience will be hosted at NH Dubai The Palm, a premium hotel on the West Bay side of the Palm Jumeirah with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, Dubai Marina skyline and the Dubai Eye. The property has a rooftop infinity pool, spacious r...

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30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino: tennis holidays in Greece

Improve your serve and hone your on-court skills with a tennis-themed holiday in Costa Navarino. Located in the Greek region of Messinia, southwest Peloponnese, Costa Navarino is home to world-class sports facilities and luxury hotels.   Where to play tennis in Costa Navarino The region is the first European location for a Mouratoglou Tennis Center. Here you can play on state-of-the-art clay, hard and grass courts – offering the equivalent of grand slam court conditions.  The centre has 16 brand new tennis courts and benefits from year-round sunshine. Guests can enjoy a tennis-inspired holiday full of breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea, while receiving personalised coaching from the best in the world - with lessons and packages for children and adults.  Prices for tennis coa...

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30Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Ikos Resorts and Football Escapes extend partnership for 2022

Ikos Resorts's collaboration with Football Escapes will be available to guests at Ikos Olivia in Halkidiki, Greece and Ikos Andalusia in Spain in 2022. Five week-long programmes will be coached by former professional football players. Following a successful season at Ikos Andalusia in 2021, Football Escapes has confirmed world-class coaching sessions at Ikos Olivia from 1-5 August 2022 with Anton Ferdinand, and 22-26 August 2022 with Steve Sidwell and football freestyler Billy Wingrove. Those travelling to Ikos Andalusia this summer can look forward to two special summer courses; 25-29 July 2022 with Joe Cole and Bobby Zamora, and 15-19 August 2022 with Robbie Keane and Bobby Zamora. Open to boys and girls aged five to 15-years-old, each player will get two hours of daily coaching a...

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28Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar to host tennis camp at Bürgenstock Resort

Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar has created a one-of-a-kind residential tennis camp, taking place at Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland from 22-29 August. The striking resort is suspended dramatically on an Alpine ridge with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne. In a unique setting facing the Alpine valleys, lessons will be held at the resort's Diamond Domes, a masterpiece of modern architecture and home to Bürgenstock Resort’s three Davis Cup-standard hard tennis courts. Expert tennis coaches will deliver a program personally created by the 22-time grand slam champion. The program integrates work on physical fitness, technique, tactics and a winning mentality, to help develop a unique playing identity. Designed to motivate, educate and inspire, it is individually tailored to grow talent, ...

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28Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

England, Hotels & Resorts, London, Sports Travel

Hotel in focus: indoor golf at The Dilly in London

The Dilly hotel on Piccadilly in central London has added a new sporting element to its health club – a Golfzon simulator which offers an indoor golf experience.  Voted the world’s best golf simulator five years running by Golf Digest magazine, this new experience is available for both guests and visitors and gives virtual access to more than 200 of the world’s best golf courses, including St Andrews Old Course, Celtic Manor and Pebble Beach. Using CGI graphics to create a realistic golf simulation experience, the Golfzon technology features a multitude of sensors and cameras that analyse ball flight data in real-time, to help improve the golfer’s swing and game. James Olivier, The Dilly’s general manager, said: “Whether you are an avid golfer or looking for an alternative after wor...

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2Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts, Sports Business, Sports Travel

Mamaka by Ovolo partners with Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy

Mamaka by Ovolo, an urban resort located on Bali’s Kuta Beach, has announced a partnership with the Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy – the island's most renowned surfing school. As official partners, the Academy will be nestled within the resort and provide the finest surfing lessons to those keen on learning the sport.   Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy's proven track record and ISA-certified instructors will complement Mamaka's prime location, as Kuta Beach’s long stretch of golden sand and phenomenal sunsets has become a globally recognised surfer's paradise.  “Kuta has long been known as a surfing hotspot, and to be in partnership with Mamaka and be a part of the Ovolo family is exciting,” said Made Switra, co-founder of Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy. “It will certainly attract surf...

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5May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa hotel review: ‘football fans are in for a real treat’

by Ramy James Salameh On the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the award-winning InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa is one of Qatar’s landmark hotels commanding one of the best coastal positions and incorporating Doha’s longest private beach. The architecture is an antidote to the gleaming high rises you pass on the way from the airport and the grand canopied entrance of the InterContinental sets the tone for arriving guests; as does the voluminous lobby lounge, interspersed with dark blue velvet armchairs, cushioned sofas and statement pieces of artwork, all sitting beside large picture windows looking out upon the free-form swimming pool, palm trees nestled in landscaped gardens and the sea beyond.  Location Qatar’s capital is in final preparations for the Fifa World Cup Qata...

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22Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sport hotel in focus: padel tennis at Amendoeira Golf Resort in Portugal

The growth of padel tennis has seen rising numbers take to the courts at Amendoeira Golf Resort in Portugal. Located on the Algarve and operated by Kronos Homes, the resort’s two padel courts have proved popular with players from around the world. An instructor provides daily lessons and the resort also hosts social competitions throughout the year. “Padel holds huge appeal thanks to its fast pace and easy-to-learn rules,” said Alda Filipe, sales and marketing director of Kronos Homes. “It’s a really fun way to keep fit. We've found that players have enjoyed making use of our padel courts, in addition to the other sports facilities provided at Amendoeira. With the social and competitive element as well, there's a really lively padel community taking shape here. “Our padel courts hav...

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28Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports holidays: ‘Wellness with Henri Leconte’ at Abama Resort Tenerife

French tennis legend Henri Leconte is to host an exclusive sport and wellbeing retreat at Abama Resort Tenerife, which is located on the southwest coast of the island. Leconte, a former world No.5, was a Davis Cup winner with France in 1991 and in his career he won 19 ATP titles.  Taking place from 9-12 June 2022, the event at the award-winning resort will offer guests a long weekend of golf and tennis, as well as a daily gourmet menu offering highly nutritious, restorative food. Following a welcome dinner in the resort’s Melvin by Martín Berasategui restaurant, on 10 June guests will have the opportunity to take part in a golf tournament, playing on one of the best courses in the world, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and the island of La Gomera...

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