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Clarity Sports is launched after recruitment of 17 Thomas Cook Sport staff
12Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Clarity Sports is launched after recruitment of 17 Thomas Cook Sport staff

Clarity has launched a new sports travel division - Clarity Sports - after recruiting the entire Thomas Cook Sports team travel management team. Within 48 hours of the collapse of Thomas Cook on 23 September, Manchester-based business travel firm Clarity stepped in and employed the Thomas Cook Sport staff. The new division was then created.  Pat McDonagh, CEO of Clarity, said: “Players, fans and officials of multiple teams across football, rugby and cricket have all been left in a very difficult situation following the demise of Thomas Cook Sport.  “The logistics of moving sports teams from game to game is a complex operation and because we were already working with many of these clubs, we were able to move quickly to offer jobs to those impacted by the Thomas Cook situation. They quick...
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2021 World Athletics Championships: an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ to showcase Oregon
12Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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2021 World Athletics Championships: an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ to showcase Oregon

Following the conclusion of the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, the countdown is now on to the next edition of the event which takes place for the first time in the United States.  The 2021 World Athletics Championships will be held from 6-15 August in Eugene, Oregon - better known as “TrackTown USA”. Hayward Field at the University of Oregon will welcome thousands of athletics fans and nearly 2,000 competitors from more than 200 countries for one of the biggest sporting events in 2021. Oregon governor Kate Brown said: “We could not be prouder to bring the World Championships to the United States for the first time ever, and it is only fitting that TrackTown USA serve as the host.  “Oregon is a running mecca, and we are excited to bring the globe’s elite athletes...
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Milwaukee Bucks stars: NBA Paris Game ‘amazing for the sport’
7Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Milwaukee Bucks stars: NBA Paris Game ‘amazing for the sport’

Greek basketball stars Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are excited about returning to Europe to play in the NBA’s first ever regular-season match in France in January 2020.  The brothers will feature for the Milwaukee Bucks in the inaugural NBA Paris Game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday 24 January at the AccorHotels Arena.  When asked about playing in the French capital city Thanasis Antetokounmpo said: “It’s amazing for the sport. We’re European, so we understand how huge this is, having a game in a place like Paris.  “It’s going to be really exciting for fans all over the world to come watch. I know people are travelling from all around Europe, from Africa, to come see the game in Paris, so it’s an exciting thing. It’s amazing.”  Giannis Antetokounmpo added: “It’s going to...
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Grandstand Motor Sports release travel packages for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP
7Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Grandstand Motor Sports release travel packages for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Grandstand Motor Sports is offering two standard travel packages for the 2019 F1 Abu Dhabi GP - the final race of the Formula 1 season. British driver Lewis Hamilton is on track to win a sixth career F1 world title and he will go head-to-head with Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday 1 December. Four-night package Grandstand Motor Sports’s standard four-night package includes return flights from London to Abu Dhabi International Airport with four nights staying at the Beach Rotana Hotel Abu Dhabi (on a B&B basis). This hotel has direct access to the shops and attractions of Abu Dhabi Mall which is adjacent to the hotel.  The package also includes transfers to Yas Marina Circ...
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SwimTrek unveils swimming and sailing trips aboard the Lady of Avenel in 2020
30Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

SwimTrek unveils swimming and sailing trips aboard the Lady of Avenel in 2020

SwimTrek’s collaboration with the Lady of Avenel ship will continue into a fourth year with three swimming and sailing trips on offer for guests in 2020.   The swimming holiday operator’s week-long trips combine wild swimming around Scotland and Ireland and walks on the islands. Guests will also have the opportunity to try their hand at crewing on a traditional tall ship.  SwimTrek is offering three trips aboard the Lady of Avenel in 2020: the Outer Hebrides (Scotland); Isle of Skye and the Small Isles (Scotland); and the Donegal Atlantic Way (Ireland).  About the Lady of Avenel The Lady of Avenel is a 102ft Brigantine square rigged ship with 12 guest berths and staff quarters. Originally built in Poland in 1969 as a tug vessel, she was refitted in 1992. She is a majestic ship and travel...
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Tuscan Tennis Holidays launch hosted trips to 2020 Rome Masters
30Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Tuscan Tennis Holidays launch hosted trips to 2020 Rome Masters

Tuscan Tennis Holidays has announced details of its hosted trips to the Rome Masters in May 2020. Hosted by company founder Ian Campbell and Laura Middleton, there will be two tennis tours to the Italian capital city where guests can play at a local clay-court club and also watch the ATP Tour stars in action at the tournament. Tuscan Tennis Holidays say that option number one (10-14 May) will allow guests to watch the early rounds of the Rome Masters and have the opportunity to watch the players practice. Option two (14-18 May) will include tickets to the latter stages of the tournament.  Flights and transfers are not included so guests just need to get to Rome.  Once there Ian and Laura, who are both fluent Italian speakers, will take care of everything else. Local accommodation touri...
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Mischa Zverev to host tennis camp at Amilla Fushi resort in the Maldives
29Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Mischa Zverev to host tennis camp at Amilla Fushi resort in the Maldives

Guests at Amilla Fushi luxury resort in the Maldives will be served up a sporting treat in November with a tennis camp hosted by Mischa Zverev. The German ATP Tour professional will provide guests with a daily programme of high-energy drills, technical skills and competition tactics during the camp from 23-27 November 2019. Aimed at players aged 12 and above, and open to all skill levels from beginners to budding professionals, the camp will see the 32-year-old lead daily two-hour group sessions focussing on aspects such as groundstroke, forehand and backhand training; volley and tactics strategy sessions; and footwork practice.  The Tennis Camp by Mischa Zverev is complimentary and exclusive to guests of Amilla Fushi. The resort has two floodlit hard courts, complimentary equipment hire a...
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Event focus: FIBO Southeast Asia 2020 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
29Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

Event focus: FIBO Southeast Asia 2020 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Southeast Asia, one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, will be the next destination for the FIBO global fitness event series. With exhibitions already in Cologne (Germany), China, Mexico, Africa and the United States, FIBO Southeast Asia (FIBO SEA) is the new addition to the portfolio. Organised by Reed Exhibitions Singapore in collaboration with Reed Exhibitions Deutschland, FIBO SEA will take place in Singapore from 24-26 September 2020 at the iconic Marina Bay Sands. FIBO SEA will bring together brands, manufacturers, distributors, licensors, intermediaries, buyers and trainers from the Southeast Asia and international fitness industry. Highlights from the event will include:  Business matchmaking Trade show Keynote speakers FIBO academy Innovation The trade show w...
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BLAST Pro Series 2019 global final can bring ‘lasting esports legacy’ to Bahrain
29Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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BLAST Pro Series 2019 global final can bring ‘lasting esports legacy’ to Bahrain

Bahrain’s minister of youth and sports affairs, Ayman Tawfiq Almoayyed, believes the BLAST Pro Series global final can have a lasting legacy on the country’s esports industry.  It’s been announced that the 2019 final of the esports tournament will be held in Bahrain from 13-14 December and it is expected to be the biggest esports event ever in the Middle East region. Almoayyed said: “Esports is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Bahrainis are passionate fans and players, and we are excited by the opportunity to bring this world-class tournament to the kingdom.  “We look forward to hosting the teams and their fans from around the world, and building a lasting legacy for the sport in Bahrain and beyond.” ‘Engaging and interactive’ The 2019 BLAST Pro Series fea...
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Boston the ‘perfect setting’ for the 2020 Laver Cup tennis event
29Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Boston the ‘perfect setting’ for the 2020 Laver Cup tennis event

Tennis legend John McEnroe has described Boston as a “phenomenal sports town” after it was announced that next year’s Laver Cup will be held at TD Garden from 25-27 September 2020. The Laver Cup is a men’s tennis competition featuring two six-player teams, Europe and the World. Played over three days, each day sees four matches on court (three singles and one doubles).  After Team Europe beat Team World 13-11 in Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2019 it was confirmed that the 2020 edition will be heading Stateside for a second time. The inaugural event was held in Prague in 2017, followed by Chicago (2018) and Geneva (2019). Home to the NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics, the 19,600-seat TD Garden arena welcomes more than 3.5 million people at its 200 annual sporting, music an...
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Sport and adventure tourism a major focus at TTG Travel Experience in Italy
25Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sport and adventure tourism a major focus at TTG Travel Experience in Italy

This year's TTG Travel Experience in Italy will have a new major addition - the Be Active exhibition focusing on adventure, sport and wellness. Taking place from 9-11 October at the Rimini Exhibition Centre, and organised by the Italian Exhibition Group, the 56th edition of the B2B expo runs simultaneously with the SIA Hospitality Design and Sun Beach & Outdoor Style events. Be Active According to figures released by CST, in 2016 18.6% of foreign tourists stated that sport was the motivation for travelling to Italy.  The Be Active section will be dedicated wholly to active tourism and designed to promote and develop active holidays. Exhibitors will include specialist tour operators, major sports events, Italian and international destinations, accommodation facilities and serv...
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NFL stadium tours start at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in October
25Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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NFL stadium tours start at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in October

American football fans in the UK can now book the chance to go on an NFL stadium tour at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.  The “NFL Experience” - the first NFL stand-alone visitor attraction outside of the United States - starts on 7 October and bookings can be made for selected dates and times throughout October and November.  NFL fans can enjoy a 90-minute guided tour, which includes access to the NFL Locker Room and the opportunity to see the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the NFL Commissioner's Suite. Booking for the NFL Experience can be made at tottenhamhotspur.com 2019 NFL London games This year the new Spurs stadium will host NFL London games for the first time.  On Sunday 6 October the Chicago Bears play the Oakland Raiders and on Sunday 13 October the Carolina Panthers fa...
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Bermuda Championship: PGA Tour golf event to have ‘significant economic benefit’
12Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Bermuda Championship: PGA Tour golf event to have ‘significant economic benefit’

PGA Tour golfers will head to Bermuda in October for the inaugural Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton.  The first annual PGA Tour golf event to be held on the island will take place from 31 October to 3 November and tickets are now on sale.  At the announcement in June it was confirmed that the Bermuda Tourism Authority has signed a five-year agreement as the title sponsor.  Economic benefit Kevin Dallas, CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, said: “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is thrilled to have secured this pinnacle event in golf for Bermuda’s tourism industry and community.  “We’ve had our sights set on a PGA Tour partnership because of the significant economic benefit the event itself will generate for Bermuda’s economy as well as t...
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2020 British Rally Championship to have six rounds in six countries
11Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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2020 British Rally Championship to have six rounds in six countries

The 2020 calendar has been announced for the British Rally Championship (BRC) with six rounds taking place in six countries.  Next year Britain’s premier rallying series will see events held across the UK in Wales, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The series will once again visit Belgium for the Ypres Rally and also head to Ireland for the West Cork Rally. Iain Campbell, the BRC championship manager, said: “Plans are well underway for the 2020 championship season.  “The announcement of the calendar shows our commitment to providing the best all round package for events for our competitors and spectators. We have a mix of short, sharp one-day shootouts to longer, tougher international events.  “Our calendar allows competitors to compete on some iconic stages against some of the b...
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Rugby World Cup: 90% of the 1.8m available tickets have been sold
10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Rugby World Cup: 90% of the 1.8m available tickets have been sold

Organisers have revealed that sales are “exceeding all expectations” for official 2019 Rugby World Cup travel and hospitality packages. It has also been announced that more than 90% of the 1.8m available tickets have now been sold and demand continues to be strong in the final days before the 20-nation event begins. The opening match is on 20 September and the final takes place in Yokohama on 2 November. All-inclusive experience Figures released by STH Japan - the official hospitality and supporter tour providers - paint an exciting picture for Asia's first Rugby World Cup. The official travel programme has exceeded all initial targets, with more than 132,000 tickets sold to fans wanting an all-inclusive experience and a once-in-a-lifetime blend of Japanese culture and world-class rug...
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US Open 2019: record 737,872 fans attend tennis grand slam in New York 
10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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US Open 2019: record 737,872 fans attend tennis grand slam in New York 

An all-time attendance record was set at this year’s US Open tennis grand slam in New York.  According to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) the event saw 737,872 fans visit the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre during the two weeks of the main draw. The main Arthur Ashe Stadium sold out for 23 of the 24 sessions. Combined with the record 115,355 attendance during US Open Fan Week, the US Open’s total three-week attendance surpassed 850,000 for the first time at 853,227. Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu won the US Open men’s and women’s singles titles respectively.   Stars out to watch men’s final Nadal’s thrilling five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev in the men’s final was watched by a host of celebrities at Flushing Meadows.  In the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadiu...
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Singapore gears up for the 2019 Formula 1 Grand Prix festival
9Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Singapore gears up for the 2019 Formula 1 Grand Prix festival

Formula 1 fans are counting down the days until the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix - the motor sport’s popular night race. The 15th round of the 2019 F1 season will be held in the Southeast Asian city-state from 20-22 September, with practice on the Friday, qualifying on the Saturday and the grand prix on the Sunday (1.10pm start UK time).  On-track action at the Marina Bay Street Circuit will see five-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton go head-to-head with Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel.  Meanwhile, off the track the hotels, bars, clubs and tourist attractions are preparing for the ten-day Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS), which starts on 13 September.  Exclusive VIP parties, virtual reality race-theme...
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London record hotel openings in 2020 will boost sports and MICE sectors
9Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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London record hotel openings in 2020 will boost sports and MICE sectors

London’s MICE and sports event sectors will be boosted by a record 7,995 new hotel rooms opening across 65 new hotels in 2020.  Next year the UK capital will host seven matches in the Euro 2020 football championships, including both semi-finals and the final. And major sports business events to be held will include the International Sports Convention at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June.  According to data published by STR, next year’s new hotel and room openings will be added to the 158,956 existing hotel rooms in the city. London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s promotional agency, said in a statement: “New hotel room openings have soared from 3,222 in 2010 to 7,995 planned for 2020. This means that in ten years [2010-2020], London’s overall hotel room capacity has increased ...
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Portugal Masters 2019: Thomas Bjørn to play in Algarve’s top golf event
9Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Portugal Masters 2019: Thomas Bjørn to play in Algarve’s top golf event

European Ryder Cup-winning captain Thomas Bjørn will return to play at the Portugal Masters for the first time in four years. Held at Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura, the Portugal Masters will see many top European Tour players return to the Algarve from 24-27 October.  Bjørn, who led Team Europe to Ryder Cup victory in 2018, told EuropeanTour.com: “I have always enjoyed playing in Portugal. I have fond memories of the country as I reached the milestone of ten victories there nearly ten years ago.  “A number of my fellow players have a lot of great things to say about this tournament, so I’m looking forward to coming back in October.”  Championship director Peter Adams added: “With just a few short weeks to go until we return to Vilamoura, we are all very excited for this y...
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Event focus: 2019 African Sports Tourism Week Ghana
1Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Event focus: 2019 African Sports Tourism Week Ghana

Ghana’s capital city Accra will host the 2019 edition of African Sports Tourism Week.  Taking place from 19-20 September the event will feature the African Sports Tourism Summit & Olympic Roundtable, African Sports Destination Awards, African Sports Holiday Exhibition and pre-event tours. Deji Ajomale-McWord, president of African Sports Tourism Week, said: “Our goal is to increase the gross domestic products of African nations, through better delivered sporting events and sports holidays.  “Sports can only be best commodified through experiences that only hospitality and tourism can tailor. We will be moving to different African nations, year in year out, conduct the marriage of sports and tourism, and watch over their romance to ensure it produces offspring of socioeconom...
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