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Erna Low adds five properties in the French Alps for 2019-20 ski season
24Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Erna Low adds five properties in the French Alps for 2019-20 ski season

French Alps ski specialist Erna Low has launched its winter season with five new properties in Vars, Les Saisies, Tignes, Val d'Isère and Méribel.  New properties for 2019-2020 include:  Chalet Izia – Val d’Isére  Le Lodge des Neiges – Tignes L’Hevana - Méribel Panorama - Vars Amaya - Les Saisies Danny Nugent, owner of Erna Low Travel, said: “Erna Low continues to focus on great value ski holidays to France in self-catering apartments. With exchange rates fluctuating and the outcomes of Brexit still unclear, we stand in a great position to offer what we have always done, ski holidays booked with experience and knowledge.” Managing director Jane Bolton adds: “Our three new properties in the high altitude resorts Val d'Isère and Tignes and old favourite Méribel will provide ou...
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Trip idea: SwimTrek swimming holiday in the Philippines
24Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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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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Event focus: China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo
1Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

Event focus: China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo

The Chinese city of Guangzhou will host two major sports business exhibitions concurrently in November this year. China Sports Culture Expo and the China Sports Tourism Expo (CSCTE 2019) will take place at the Poly World Trade Center from 28-30 November and cover a total exhibition space of 46,000 sqm. More than 160,000 delegates are expected to attend the two expos over the three days as well as 400 brands and 600 media outlets. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, so the theme for the expos will be a “new start for sports development” in the country. CSCTE 2019 will also promote the integrated development of sports culture and sports tourism in China. The China Sports Culture Expo will be hosted by the General Administra...
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Active London 2019: innovation on the agenda for London Sport event
1Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

Active London 2019: innovation on the agenda for London Sport event

The 2019 Active London event organised by London Sport will explore innovation in physical activity and sport in the UK capital. Taking place at 30 Euston Square on 10 September, Active London’s morning schedule will see keynote speeches focused on international innovation and national innovation followed by a panel discussion on local innovation. In the afternoon there will be breakout sessions focused on: city-based innovation, community-based innovation, innovation driven by technology, and insight-led innovation. In a media release London Sport said: “Bringing together expertise from across the country and around the world, Active London will offer a comprehensive starting point for delegates to explore both inspirational and practical approaches.  “As well as plentiful networking ...
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Action Outdoors launch 2019-20 French UCPA ski and snowboard holidays
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

Action Outdoors launch 2019-20 French UCPA ski and snowboard holidays

Action Outdoors has launched its new 2019-20 winter sports program - with ski and snowboard holidays now listed online and available to book from 5 August.  The not-for-profit UCPA centres, located in some of the best French ski resorts in the Alps, offer hundreds of different trips for all levels of skiers and snowboarders on an all-inclusive basis, with full-board accommodation and equipment hire, lift passes and instruction available on the majority of dates.  There are several new launches for the 2019-20 winter season, including:  Ski or snowboard ‘basics’ (combine free time skiing with both instruction and guided sessions, intermediates and upwards only) Ski off-piste Grands Montets (a dedicated week of exploring the vast off-piste terrain above Argentiere) Sh...
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Sports travel ideas: wild swimming and stay at Loch Melfort Hotel in Scotland
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sports travel ideas: wild swimming and stay at Loch Melfort Hotel in Scotland

Loch Melfort Hotel on the coast of Argyll in the Scottish Highlands is offering a Corryvreckan wild swimming travel package in August. The hotel is partnering with swimming experience experts SwimTrek to offer a unique two-night stay which includes a fully guided swim across the Corryvreckan, Scotland’s most iconic open water swims.  During tides, this spectacular narrow straight is transformed into the third largest whirlpool in the world and is famous for its standing waves.  Post swim, guests are invited to warm up in Loch Melfort’s cosy lounge, accompanied by their favourite whisky dram and uninterrupted views over isles of the Inner Hebrides. About the Corryvreckan wild swimming package Where: Loch Melfort Hotel, Arduaine, Argyll, PA34 4XG, Scotland Available dates: 14 August ...
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Team GB Live launch Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket and travel packages
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Team GB Live launch Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket and travel packages

Fans of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic team can now start planning for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.  With one year until the games begin in the Japanese capital city, Team GB Live, the official travel company for Team GB, has launched its range of fully-inclusive ticket and travel packages for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.  On its website, Team GB Live says: “The Olympic Games are sport’s greatest journey. It is the ultimate experience for athletes and has the power to unite nations behind a wave of pride, commitment and achievement and you can be part of this journey.  “Team GB Live is Team GB’s official travel company and will take supporters from across Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the forefront of this magical event at Tokyo 2020.  “With guaran...
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2020 Ryder Cup ticket and travel packages on sale now at PRIMESPORT
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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2020 Ryder Cup ticket and travel packages on sale now at PRIMESPORT

The PGA of America and PRIMESPORT have launched the sale of official ticket and travel packages for the 2020 Ryder Cup.  Taking place from 22-27 September 2020 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, golf’s top team event will see Ryder Cup defending champions Europe take on hosts United States.  PRIMESPORT is the official Ryder Cup travel package provider of the PGA of America. Zack Long, chief marketing officer of PRIMESPORT, said: “The Ryder Cup is one of the biggest events in sports, and for 2020 we are elevating our offerings to deliver an unforgettable fan experience.  “PRIMESPORT serves as a one-stop planning services for golf enthusiasts looking to get fully immersed in the action. We make it our mission to deliver tailored, unforgettable experiences for all of our guests.”  ...
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UK travel agents appointed for ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

UK travel agents appointed for ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia

Australia will host two International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 (T20) World Cups in 2020 with both the men’s and women’s tournaments taking place Down Under.  The women’s event is from 21 February to 8 March, followed by the men’s from 18 October to 15 November. ICC Travel & Tours has appointed 19 official travel agents to cater for fans from all over the world, who are now able to book their experience. Travel packages available through ICC Travel & Tours offer a wide range of ticket-inclusive packages.  Fans in the UK can buy T20 World Cup packages from three official travel companies: Gullivers Sports Travel, ST Sports and International Cricket Tours. Official travel packages include match tickets combined with travel services and/or accommodation. Nick Hockle...
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2019 Leaders Week London: agenda revealed for sport business summit
26Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

2019 Leaders Week London: agenda revealed for sport business summit

This year’s Leaders Week London will be held from 7-10 October and will feature specialist sports forums, an awards night and after dark events. The highlight of Leaders Week in the UK capital will be the two-day Sport Business Summit on 8-9 October at Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby union. The agenda and speaker list for the summit has been revealed and the industry experts for 2019 include: John Skipper, executive chairman, DAZN Denise Barrett-Baxendale, CEO, Everton Rick Welts, president, Golden State Warriors Meredith Starkey, chief marketing officer, Carolina Panthers Yousef Al-Obaidly, CEO, beIN Media Group The summit will have three stages - headline, tech and innovation, and marketing - and there will also be masterclasses, an esports forum and a tech s...
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2019 Fifa Club World Cup, Qatar: teams, fixtures, dates, travel details
26Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Guides

2019 Fifa Club World Cup, Qatar: teams, fixtures, dates, travel details

Fifa has released the fixture dates for the 2019 Club World Cup in Qatar.  Seven teams will play in the tournament, which begins on 11 December and ends with the final on 21 December.  Three clubs have already been confirmed for the Club World Cup, including the reigning Uefa Champions League winners Liverpool.  The Premier League side will be joined in Qatar by Concacaf Champions League winners CF Monterrey from Mexico and OFC Champions League winners Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia. Clubs from CAF, AFC and CONMEBOL will be confirmed in the coming months. As the Uefa representative, Liverpool will enter the tournament directly at the semi-final stage. Fifa says the draw for the second-round matches and semi-finals will be held in Zurich on 16 September. Stadiums, ki...
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Ryder Cup returning to Ireland in 2026 at Adare Manor
25Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

Ryder Cup returning to Ireland in 2026 at Adare Manor

It’s been a huge week for Irish golf. On 21 July Irish star Shane Lowry won The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland and just four days later it’s been confirmed that the 2026 Ryder Cup will be hosted on the Emerald Isle. On 25 July it was announced that Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, had won the bid for the 2026 Ryder Cup - golf’s biennial team event between Europe and the United States. It’s the second time Ireland will have held the Ryder Cup and will come 20 years after The K Club in Dublin saw Team Europe record an 18½-9½ victory over Team USA.     Reactions to the announcement Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar “I am delighted that Ireland will be the host of The Ryder Cup in 2026. It is great news for Ireland, and for County Limerick and the west of Ireland in particular...
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China’s winter sports industry boosted by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
25Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Travel

China’s winter sports industry boosted by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is having an immediate effect on China’s winter sports industry.  An International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission meeting in July was told how there are plans to get 300 million Chinese people involved in winter sports. There has also been an increase in events and facilities.  According to information published by the IOC, by the end of 2018 there were 742 ski resorts and 596 ice rinks throughout the country, with more facilities being built every year.  During the 2018-2019 snow sports season, there were 4,401 district level, municipal and national level winter sports events in China, with 8.15 million people taking part.  The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee said there has been an overall growth of the winter spo...
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The Open 2019: 237,750 attend golf major at Royal Portrush
17Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business, Sports Travel

The Open 2019: 237,750 attend golf major at Royal Portrush

The 148th Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will see a crowd of 237,750 attend the golf major in July - a record for a championship held outside of St Andrews in Scotland.  Organisers of the British golf major have announced that this year’s attendance will beat the 237,000 who went to St Andrews in 2015 and the 235,000 at Royal Birkdale in 2017.  The attendance at St Andrews in 2000 - 239,000 - remains the highest with Royal Portrush now in second place. Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said: “This is a huge week not just for The Open but for golf as well. We are making history with a record attendance for a Championship staged outside of St Andrews and the levels of excitement among fans this week have been phenomenal. “I said last year that big time sport ne...
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F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019: The Killers and Travis Scott headline after-race concerts
17Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019: The Killers and Travis Scott headline after-race concerts

It has been announced that the 2019 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts will feature The Killers and Travis Scott as two of the headline acts. Du Arena on Yas Island will host the Yasalam concerts with hip-hop star Scott headlining on Friday 29 November and stadium rockers The Killers on Sunday 1 December.  The F1 Abu Dhabi GP is the final race on the 2019 calendar and previous winners include Lewis Hamilton (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018) and Sebastian Vettel (2009, 2010, 2013). Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “We are delighted to announce The Killers will play the headline show on Sunday night at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts.  “With their huge collection of global anthems, massive fan appeal, and incredible live performances,...
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2019 Silverstone Classic: cars to see, what’s on and ticket details 
17Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

2019 Silverstone Classic: cars to see, what’s on and ticket details 

The Silverstone Classic returns to the historic British circuit for three days of motor racing and entertainment at the end of July. Attracting crowds of more than 100,000 people, the motor sport festival from 26-28 July will feature more than 1,000 race entries, live music, a free funfair, shopping village, interactive experiences and a classic car auction.  The huge showcase will also see more than 130 clubs display more than 10,000 classic cars over the weekend.  Other highlights include Bentley’s 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Speed 8 prototypes, which will race for the first time ever in the UK. Also on the schedule are races and demonstrations featuring historic cars from Formula 1, Sports Cars, GT and Touring Cars.  Some of the cars to see at the Silverstone Classic Bentley’s Sp...
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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race partners with ATPI Sports Events
17Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business, Sports Travel

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race partners with ATPI Sports Events

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced a sports travel partnership with ATPI Sports Events.  ATPI will arrange travel for the Clipper Race staff between each stopover and also provide a dedicated travel desk for Clipper Race crew and supporters throughout the event, which starts in London in September.  The biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will see more than 700 international crew from 45 nations take part in one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges.  The 2019-20 circumnavigation is made up of eight legs and has stopovers in 16 destinations around the world. Starting from London on 1 September 2019, the route will take the fleet of 11 stripped-out racing yachts to host ports including Punta del Este, Cape Town, Fremantle, the Whitsundays, ...
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Event focus: Charlestown Harbour Classic Sail Festival
16Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

Event focus: Charlestown Harbour Classic Sail Festival

Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall will host its first ever Classic Sail Festival in 2019.  The festival, from 30 August to 1 September, will see a fleet of classic ships sail into the harbour and also feature food and drink stalls and live music with Mad Dog Mcrea the headline act.  Visitors to the Sail Festival at the UNESCO World Heritage Site will be able to purchase a gangway pass that allows them access to the inner harbour and a tour of the ships in the grade II listed port.  Rolf Munding, owner of Charlestown Harbour, said: “The Classic Sail Festival is gearing up to be a spectacular event. A lot of planning has gone into it and we hope the people of Charlestown and beyond in Cornwall can join us. “The festival is a real opportunity for us to celebrate traditional vessels ...
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The Sports Tourism Blog: Lewis Hamilton was right – the 2019 F1 British GP scheduling was bad
16Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

The Sports Tourism Blog: Lewis Hamilton was right – the 2019 F1 British GP scheduling was bad

Sunday 14 July 2019 will go down as one of the greatest days in British sporting history. England won the Cricket World Cup in memorable fashion against New Zealand at Lord’s, Novak Djokovic came through a five-set epic against Roger Federer at Wimbledon and the European Tour’s Scottish Open title was secured by Austrian golfer Bernd Wiesberger.   Also on the agenda was the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone - a major UK sporting event that arguably took a back seat to the dramatic cricket and Wimbledon finals.  More than 140,000 fans attended the 2019 British GP but for world champion Lewis Hamilton he felt that this year’s scheduling of the race denied sports fans the chance to embrace F1’s biggest race because of the TV competition with the cricket and tennis.  Speaking ahe...
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Man Utd vs. AC Milan tickets still available | International Champions Cup, Cardiff
16Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

Man Utd vs. AC Milan tickets still available | International Champions Cup, Cardiff

International Champions Cup (ICC) football heads to Cardiff on Saturday 3 August when Manchester United face AC Milan at the Principality Stadium. It’s the third and final ICC fixture for the two European giants as they prepare for the new Premier League and Serie A seasons.  United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he will pick a full-strength team for the clash in Cardiff. Welsh international Daniel James, the club’s new summer signing, could make an appearance in front of his country’s fans.  In an interview with the ICC, Solskjaer said: “We’re getting close to the league then and playing against AC Milan in Cardiff is a great chance for us to put the full team out to test ourselves just before the league starts. “We’re going to have to play our top team because we wan...
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