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2024 sports events calendar: this year’s global sporting events
2May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Calendars, Editor's Pick, Events

2024 sports events calendar: this year’s global sporting events

Here we take a look at the biggest sporting events scheduled to be held in 2024. Major events this year include the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, Uefa Euro 2024 men's football tournament and the Solheim Cup women's golf event. We will continue to update this page as events are confirmed. Any times stated below are UK. Main image: NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Credit: Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News) Subscribe to our monthly newsletter Sports events in 2024 Sporting highlights in 2024 include: 2024 PDC World Darts Championship final: 3 January; Alexandra Palace, London  Six Nations rugby union: men's 2 February-16 March; women's 23 March-27 April NFL Super Bowl LVIII: 11 February; Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada Uefa Champions League fi...
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Amex Travel report: sports tourism is one of 2024’s top global travel trends
14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Sports Business

Amex Travel report: sports tourism is one of 2024’s top global travel trends

Sports tourism has been picked out as one of the top global travel trends for 2024, in a new report published by American Express Travel. Under the headline “for the love of the game”, the report reveals how sports fans, both internationally and domestically in the US, are “logging serious miles to witness their favourite sporting events first-hand”. The 2024 Global Travel Trends Report uncovers the “driving forces behind why people are travelling right now”, and “one thing remains clear”, they “intend to make the most of their trips this year”. In regards to the sports travel trend, it’s not just about “rooting for the home team”, the report said. A poll conducted by American Express Travel found that nearly three-quarters of global respondents are into sports, with 71% considering...
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A guide to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park in London
14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Guides, Stadiums & Venues

A guide to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park in London

London's Wembley Stadium is one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in the world. As well as being the home of English football, the stadium also hosts NFL London Games, major finals and big music concerts.  In 2023 Wembley celebrated 100 years since the original stadium opened and in 2024 the venue will host the Uefa Champions League final. The district around the stadium, Wembley Park, has seen huge redevelopment in the past few years. There’s now plenty of places to eat and drink, popular attractions and many new residential buildings.  Here we take a look at Wembley Stadium and the Wembley Park neighbourhood. Key details  Official name: Wembley Stadium connected by EE Website: wembleystadium.com Capacity: 90,000 Address: Olympic W...
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‘The Messi Experience’ to kick off world tour in Miami
25Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Events

‘The Messi Experience’ to kick off world tour in Miami

Lionel Messi’s glittering footballing career will be the subject of a first-of-its-kind interactive multimedia experience launching in April 2024. Kicking off its world tour in Miami, Florida, “The Messi Experience: A Dream Come True” will take football fans on a journey starting with his early years in Rosario, Argentina, his arrival and career at FC Barcelona in Spain, to lifting the 2022 Fifa World Cup with Argentina in Qatar.  Created by Primo Entertainment and Moment Factory, “The Messi Experience” will transform The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Miami's Coconut Grove into an interactive fan attraction. Visitors will be immersed in ten physical and digital experiences right alongside the football legend like never before, both on and off the field.  The 2023 ...
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2024 Olympics to boost tourism spending in Paris by up to €4bn
6Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Sports Business

2024 Olympics to boost tourism spending in Paris by up to €4bn

An extra three million people are expected in Paris for the Olympic Games in 2024 increasing tourism spending by up to €4bn, according to Euromonitor International.  The successful Rugby World Cup, which has just played out in Paris and across France, served as a dress rehearsal for next summer’s games which will bring many opportunities, but also challenges for the French tourism industry. With a forecasted four billion global television audience, the country will be front and centre in the worldwide spotlight.  A well-executed Paris 2024 could skyrocket the profile of France, already at the top of Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations Index for 2022, as a destination from 2025.  Alexander Göransson, senior consultant at Euromonitor International, said in his rep...
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Surfing in the Canary Islands: best waves and beaches 
20Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Guides

Surfing in the Canary Islands: best waves and beaches 

The Canary Islands have become a popular destination for surfers searching out perfect lefts and rights, spectacular peaks, powerful, hollow tubes or long, gentle waves. Due to their unique geographical location, the islands have an ideal beach for every style of surf and receive frequent waves measuring between two and four metres in height. The excellent wind conditions also makes the Canaries a great spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing.  Although conditions in all of the Canary Islands are perfect for these sports, thanks to the climate, the winds and the quality of the waves, which have turned them into a frequent destination on international competition circuits, Lanzarote is regarded as one of the best surfing locations. Famara Beach, ideal for beginners, has hosted many Wo...
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Hiking trips: step into history on the Liberation Route Europe
24Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips

Hiking trips: step into history on the Liberation Route Europe

With 2024 marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Ramy Salameh follows key parts of the 4,000km Liberation Route Europe hiking trails to explore and combine history, remembrance and wellness ahead of next year’s commemorations. The trails take in the stories and pivotal sites across Hampshire, Normandy and Jersey, all navigational via an interactive smartphone app. We have all heard of the hiking trails that converge on the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, with modern pilgrims following in the footsteps of ancient religious pilgrims. Today, these well-trodden paths attract those seeking personal or group challenge incentives, to improve wellness both mental and physical, and to learn about the landscapes and cultures they pass. While I have not had the chance to meander the Ca...
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