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Innsbruck: summer activities in the ‘Capital of the Alps’
27May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

Innsbruck: summer activities in the ‘Capital of the Alps’

Surrounded by mountains, the Innsbruck region in the Austrian Alps includes scenic landscapes, picturesque villages and a wealth of cultural and historic attractions in the city. Here are some of the best reasons to visit Innsbruck in the summer. Hiking The Innsbruck region is blessed with a wealth of hiking trails through all types of terrain from alpine meadows and mountainsides to the centuries-old stone pine forests of the Zirbenweg trail between Patscherkofel and Tulfes or the larch forests of the Obsteiger Larchsteig trail. With the free Innsbruck Welcome Card, guided hikes are available to explore the region in all its glory. Provided with a stay of at least two nights at selected partner hotels and accommodation, the Welcome Card also includes free public transport in the re...
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Santorini Experience 2024: Greek island’s popular sports event returns in October
2May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

Santorini Experience 2024: Greek island’s popular sports event returns in October

The Greek island of Santorini, one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations, will host the ‘Santorini Experience’ sports event for the seventh year from 3-6 October 2024.   Santorini, with its breathtaking views, dominating volcano and captivating beaches, once again welcomes professional and amateur runners and open-water swimmers for its sports tourism showcase.  Running enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy three stunning trail running routes, overlooking the Caldera and the magnificent views of the volcano, having as background the settlements of Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Oia. The 5km route is designed for both running and dynamic walking, while the 10km route caters to those with more experience in longer distances. The 15km distance is tailored fo...
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Swimming holidays 2024: Lake District cold water retreats at Rothay Manor
25Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Swimming holidays 2024: Lake District cold water retreats at Rothay Manor

Rothay Manor, a boutique hotel in Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District in England, is launching a series of new cold water swimming retreats in winter 2024, focusing on mental and physical well-being. Guests will immerse themselves in some of the UK’s most beautiful bodies of water – learning how to safely acclimatise mind and body to the cold temperatures, teamed with a pop-up cinema, complimenting the retreat activities.  Rothay Manor’s retreats, taking place from 19-21 January and 1-3 March 2024, are collaboratively hosted by three cold-water experts: Jonathan Cowie, Gilly McArthur, and Vicki McCreadie. All three are trained as STA Level 2 Open Water Swim Coaches, and each have their own cold water swimming expertise. The new two-night cold water retreat in...
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‘Water wellness’ in Scotland: wild swimming, paddle boarding, walking and more
15Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides, Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

‘Water wellness’ in Scotland: wild swimming, paddle boarding, walking and more

It has sculpted Scotland's world-famous landscape, sustained its stunning scenery and borne myths and legends like the Kelpies and Loch Ness Monster, and now the country’s pure waters are riding the wave of a growing wellness trend.  “Water wellness”, also known as Blue Mind (a term coined by marine biologist Wallace J Nichols), is linked to the positive influence water can have on our physical and mental health, that feeling of calm or peacefulness that is sparked when we are in or near water.   Thanks to its many lochs, rivers, canals and coastlines, Scotland is emerging as one of the hottest destinations in the UK to embrace the water wellness movement, with activities such as wild swimming and paddle-boarding quickly becoming lockdown hobbies.  YouGov rese...
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Sport + Travel Interview: Marco Koch – Olympic elite swimmer
30Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Business, Sports Travel, Stadiums & Venues

Sport + Travel Interview: Marco Koch – Olympic elite swimmer

It is not often you have the chance to pose questions to a European and World Champion swimmer, who is the former world record holder in the 200 meter breaststroke (short course). So here at Sports Tourism Media we are both excited and delighted to introduce Marco Koch, a German competitive swimmer, specialising in breaststroke events who has competed at the 2012 & 2016 Summer Olympics and took gold at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia. Marco says "I'm in my comfort zone in the water as swimming is my passion. I enjoy every second. The water unfolds my full potential. It carries and leads me. Water gives me a great feeling." (marco-koch.org, 20 Jan 2018). We are grateful Marco has taken time out of a gruelling training regime to answer our questions… Newsletter...
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Swimming: Fina World Championships in Fukuoka moved to 13-29 May 2022
5May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

Swimming: Fina World Championships in Fukuoka moved to 13-29 May 2022

Swimming’s governing body Fina has moved the World Championships and World Masters Championships in Japan to 2022 following the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics Games.   The postponement of this year’s Olympics in the Japanese capital means the mega-event will now take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. This would have caused a clash with Fina’s two events.  Fina’s swimming World Championships in Fukuoka, which had originally been scheduled for 16 July to 1 August 2021, will now be held from 13-29 May 2022. The World Masters Championships in Kyushu have been moved to 31 May to 9 June 2022, having originally been scheduled for 3-12 August 2021. Fina president Julio Maglione said: “After liaising with the relevant stakeholders and receiving feedback from them, we have no doubt that th...
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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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SwimTrek launch swimming-focused triathlon coaching camps in Tenerife 
30Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

SwimTrek launch swimming-focused triathlon coaching camps in Tenerife 

In November SwimTrek will launch its first ever triathlon coaching camps in Tenerife, Spain. The six-day training camps will be focused on swimming technique and practice and guests can expect to swim up to 4km per day. SwimTrek coaches will guide guests through the various aspects of open water swimming, from drafting and sighting to arm recovery and stroke technique.  There will be sessions at the state-of-the-art facilities at Tenerife Top Training, where guests can make use of the 50m open air swimming pool, indoor and outdoor gym and high-tech swimming flume. Swimmers will also enjoy sea swims, offering up the chance to get out in the open water and put their newfound skills into practice.  Fiona Ford, SwimTrek’s specialist triathlon coach and former Kona Ironman podium finisher, ...
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Trip idea: SwimTrek swimming holiday in the Philippines
24Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Trip idea: SwimTrek swimming holiday in the Philippines

SwimTrek has launched its first swimming holiday packages to the Philippines.  Based at the luxurious Miniloc Island Resort, this guide-led trip will explore the north-western reaches off the coast of Palawan Island.  With waterside accommodation, its own house reef and breathtaking lagoons, after a day swimming guests can enjoy the perfect place to relax or try additional watersports such as paddleboarding, snorkelling and kayaking.  SwimTrek product manager Daniel Le Merle said: “After the amazing feedback following our first Vietnam and Indonesia SwimTreks, we had to find more world-class swim destinations in South East Asia.  “We know that SwimTrekkers love those more remote, idyllic swim spots and so we chose the Bacuit archipelago. Just off El Nido, on Palawan island, are a group...
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