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15Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Christmas gift guide: 12 sports travel books

Epic Surf Breaks of the World by Lonely Planet Explore the world’s most thrilling waves with Epic Surf Breaks of the World. From Namibia’s wind-swept Skeleton Bay to Java’s G-Land, discover the best place to “hang ten”, whatever your surfing ability. Accompanied by a series of stunning photographs, maps and beautiful illustrations as well as first-person stories from surf writers all across the globe, including Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan, this is the quintessential guide for surfers looking for their next epic break. £17.99; amazon.co.uk Europe United: 1 football fan. 1 crazy season. 55 UEFA nations  by Matt Walker In June 2017, Matt said farewell to his job, surrendered his Fulham FC season ticket and set off for Georgia, the first stop on his mission. He wou...

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14Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Golf: European Tour rebranded as the DP World Tour from 2022

DP World will become the new title sponsor of the European Tour group’s main men's golf tour from the start of the 2022 season. The new look tour will see total prize money break through the $200m mark for the first time, with a new minimum prize fund of $2m for all tournaments solely sanctioned by the DP World Tour.  In 2022, the tour will feature a minimum of 47 tournaments in 27 different countries, including new events in the UAE, Japan, South Africa and Belgium. The expanded Rolex Series will feature five events: the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour group, said: “The launch of the DP World Tour ...

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12Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Destination Sport Experiences to offer cycling tours and hospitality at the 2022 Giro d’Italia

Recently-launched sports travel company Destination Sport Experiences has secured a partnership with RCS Sport to become an official premium tour operator for the 2022 Giro d’Italia cycling grand tour and associated events. The Giro d’Italia is an annual multi-stage cycle race primarily held in Italy, while also starting in, or passing through, other countries along the way. In 2022, Giro d’Italia will begin in Budapest on 6 May and see more than 150 cyclists take on this legendary race over the period of three weeks. As part of the long-term agreement, Destination Sport Experiences will offer unforgettable tours and hospitality experiences, together with the opportunity to ride on the roads of the events at Giro d’Italia, Strade Bianche, Milan San Remo, Il Lombardia and more. ...

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11Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Christmas gifts for football fans: classic shirts, stadium tours and more

Give a great Christmas present to the footy fan in your life. From shirts to stadium tours, we have picked out some fantastic Christmas gifts for football fans.  See our other gift guides... Christmas gifts for sports fansChristmas gifts for golf fansChristmas gift guide: sports travel books Football stadium tours  Do you know someone with a passion for sport who has always dreamed about experiencing some of the most famous sporting stadiums in the world? Then treat the sports fan in your life to a stadium tour of a famous sporting venue. Stadium tour options include: Wembley, Old Trafford, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, Emirates Stadium, St James’ Park, Etihad Stadium and the London Stadium. From £10; redletterdays.co.uk Retro and classic football shirts A...

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11Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Christmas gifts for golf fans and golfers: clubs, balls, accessories, experiences

Looking to buy a Christmas gift for the golf fan in your life? We’ve picked out some golfing products which will make a great Christmas present or stocking filler.    See our other gift guides... Christmas gifts for football fansChristmas gifts for sports fansChristmas gift guide: sports travel books crewEmbroidery Personalised Golf Gift Box Set  Each personalised golf gift set comes in a beautifully packaged premium gift box and includes a luxury custom embroidered tri-fold golf towel that’s the perfect thoughtful gift for golf lovers on any special occasion. Simply choose your colour and add their name or initials. £24.99; amazon.co.uk Volvik X Marvel Gift Set Golf Balls Treat yourself or your loved ones to a Marvel Golf Ball Gift Set! Choose...

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11Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Christmas gifts for sports fans: travel, experiences and days out

If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas for sports fans, then read on. Sport and travel experiences, days out and vouchers make an ideal present. See our other gift guides... Christmas gifts for football fansChristmas gifts for golf fansChristmas gift guide: sports travel books Sporting days out from Buyagift  Buyagift offers a variety of exciting packages to entice both your love for sports and travel. Gifts and experiences Including hotel and spa breaks, indoor skydiving, stadium tours, driving and overnight getaways; buyagift.co.uk Experience boxes Inside each Buyagift experience box, you’ll find a glossy brochure full of experiences perfect for a Christmas gift; buyagift.co.uk Gift vouchers Never give someone a bad gift again with a gift voucher fro...

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10Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Man City and DreamSetGo announce regional partnership for India

Manchester City has announced a new regional partnership with India-based sports travel and experiences platform DreamSetGo. The partnership will see DreamSetGo become City’s official football hospitality experiences partner in India.  Founded in 2019 by Monish Shah, DreamSetGo curates premium, end-to-end, authentic sports travel packages across football, cricket, tennis, motorsport, golf among other sports. DreamSetGo is a part of Dream Sports, India’s leading sports technology company. Building on City’s growing presence within the region, the partnership will utilise DreamSetGo’s expertise and knowledge to exclusively provide fans in India with bespoke, tailored travel and matchday hospitality experiences at the Etihad Stadium from the new year. The partnership will also prov...

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2Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Dubai to host 111 sports events in November

Dubai is going sports crazy in the month of November with 111 events taking place in the emirate. Of the events on the schedule, 20 are at international level and four are world championships: the 25th Karate World Championships, IBF Bowling World Championships, FIDE World Chess Championship, and cricket’s ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup. This month will also see the highest ranked golfers on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai contest the final tournament of the season, the $9m DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates from 18-21 November, while the top eight teams from the world of beach soccer will battle on the sands of Kite Beach in the 10th Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai. There is a new addition to Dubai’s cycling calendar - the Giro d’Italia Criterium -...

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1Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2021 major UK and global sports events: month-by-month calendar

We will continue to update the 2021 sports events calendar as and when events are announced. All events and dates are subject to change due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Any times stated below are British Summer Time (BST) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). See the full sports events calendar list Related articles Sports business events and conferencesWorld's best marathons in 2021 and 2022International rugby union calendar: tournaments and fixturesHorse racing: biggest UK and global races, events and festivalsDarts events: Premier League, World Matchplay and more November 2021 sports events Cricket: 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup - When: 17 October to 14 November- Where: UAE and Oman Snooker: English Open- When: 1-7 November 2021- Where: Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes ...

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1Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival guide: Super Saturday and World Cup dates confirmed

Dates for the 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival, Super Saturday and Dubai World Cup night have been confirmed.  Dubai Racing Club has announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021-2022 season, which will now include a four-race “Jumeirah Series” on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting new race for Super Saturday, the WAM Emirates News Agency reported.  The Carnival, which begins at Meydan Racecourse on 13 January, will have several new races for 2022. The Super Saturday card, sponsored by Emirates Airline, is scheduled for 5 March 2022 and will welcome the addition of a new race - the $300,000 Ras Al Khor over 1,400m on turf. Prize money for Dubai World Cup night, which boasts six Group 1 races and three Group 2s, has been increased to $30.5m. Due ...

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1Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Inaugural F1 Miami Grand Prix to be held in May 2022

The first ever edition of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix will take place from 6-8 May 2022, F1 officials have confirmed. It will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens and the new circuit layout will be 5.41km in length, have 19 corners, three straights and an estimated top speed of 320km/h.  The multi-purpose Hard Rock Stadium, which is home to the Miami Dolphins NFL franchise, has previously hosted six Super Bowls, two Baseball World Series and numerous rock concerts. Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, said: “The USA is a key growth market for us, and we are greatly encouraged by our growing reach in the US which will be further supported by this exciting second race. We will be working closely with the team from Hard Rock Stadium and the FIA to ...

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31Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Active holidays in Spain’s Murcia region: golf, cycling, hiking and more

Visitors to the region of Murcia in Spain can enjoy a range of active and sporting holidays. Activities of offer include golf, horse riding, cycling, hiking and diving. Golf at La Manga Club Located in a charming corner of Spain's Murcia region, La Manga Club is one of Europe's premier sport and leisure destinations, especially for golf. Home to three 18-hole courses, La Manga Club's meticulously landscaped terrain ensures golfers holidaying abroad the finest facilities. Carefully designed by famed architects Arnold Palmer, Robert Putman and Dave Thomas, each golf course features elements set to elevate and challenge players. The North Course, South Course and West Course are all apt for players of different levels from mid to high handicappers. The resort is blessed with year-round ...

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29Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Football tourism: a £1.4bn economic impact for the UK

VisitBritain research has revealed the importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending. The tourism body’s Football Tourism in the UK report published on 20 October found that overseas visitors who went to a football match spent £1.4bn across the UK in total during their trip in 2019, up 84% on the £742m spent in 2011 when the research was last conducted. There were 1.5 million visits to the UK in 2019 that included watching a live football match, up 66% compared to 2011 when there were 909,000 visits. Visitors who attended a football match also spent more and stayed longer, spending £909 per visit on average, 31% more than the global visitor average of £696 in 2019, and staying ten nights compared to seven. It is not just leisure visit...

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29Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Ambassador Cruise Line adds Cricketing Legends cruise for 2022

If you like cruises, cricket and Christmas markets then you’re in luck - Ambassador Cruise Line has added a five-night cricket-themed cruise to next year’s schedule.  Departing on Sunday 11 December 2022, Ambassador’s Ambience ship will sail from London Tilbury and call into Hamburg, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium.  Hosted by BBC broadcaster Garry Richardson, Ambassador’s Cricketing Legends cruise will bring you up close and personal with some of the finest players ever to play the game. Legends joining guests on board the Ambience include David Gower, Graham Gooch, Mike Gatting, Devon Malcolm, Ray East and John (JK) Lever.  A number of events will be held during the five days. The legends will discuss their cricketing experiences as well as take part in quizzes such as A Ques...

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27Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022: calendar and host cities

World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the sport looks to capitalise on a successful Olympics in Tokyo. The 2022 series will feature ten men’s and seven women’s rounds over six months, kicking off with a pair of combined men’s and women’s events in Dubai. The Emirates Dubai Sevens will host a behind closed doors round on 26-27 November 2021, followed by a second event on 3-4 December with fans in attendance at The Sevens Stadium. The series will then return to Europe as Spain plays host for the first time with combined men’s and women’s events in Malaga and Seville on 21-23 January and 28-30 January 2022 respectively. The new venues in Spain temporarily replace traditional series hosts Sydney, Australia, and Hamilton, New Zealand, who we...

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27Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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‘Magnificent’: Cabot Saint Lucia golf resort to open in 2022

After huge success with Cabot Cape Breton in Canada’s Nova Scotia, the Cabot brand is now turning its attention to the Caribbean with the launch of the Cabot Saint Lucia golf resort in 2022. Situated on Point Hardy, a spectacular 375-acre peninsula on the northern tip of the Caribbean island, the master planned resort community is surrounded by raw, untouched natural beauty.  Described as “magnificent” by Golf Business News, the resort will feature an 18-hole golf course designed by Coore & Crenshaw and a collection of residences ranging from hillside townhouses to expansive single-family homes and beachfront lots. Health and wellness will be a major focus of the Saint Lucia development, with a beach club, spa and fitness facility, steam and sauna, and sports programme on...

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25Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Ireland’s best outdoor activities: hiking, surfing and more

From walking the Mourne Mountains to surfing in Donegal, Ireland is home to a wealth of unmissable experiences to add to the top of your bucket list. Here the team from Tourism Ireland round up some of the must-do activities across the island.  Mourne Mountains walking and hiking – County Down The Mourne Mountains are famous for their challenging peaks and gentle slopes that offer rewarding and unparalleled views. Join an expert guided walking tour and hear incredible stories about the landscape that inspired C.S Lewis’ magical world of Narnia from Peter Rafferty who views the mountains as his playground. Today, the Mourne Mountains offer an idyllic place to pause and reflect, but if the stones could speak they would tell wild tales of soldiers and smugglers from years gone by. Follo...

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25Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Quinta do Lago launches pro-athlete training breaks at The Campus

Quinta do Lago resort on the Algarve, Portugal, has launched its new “Pro-Athlete Training Break” packages which are tailor-made for athletes who are in between competition seasons.  Located 15 minutes from Faro airport, Quinta do Lago is a renowned sporting destination which offers elite training facilities at its new multi-sports hub, The Campus. It is the ideal destination for training, rehabilitation and recovery with more than 300 days of warm sunshine per year and at least 12 hours of daylight each day. The resort offers relaxed accommodation at The Magnolia Hotel combined with a hive of activity in the surrounding regions and provides a safe, secure and Covid friendly environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiHfxY-Q-OY About the packages The Pro-Athlete Train...

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24Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Ski instructor marketplace Maison Sport expands to Scotland

Maison Sport, a platform created to connect people with the best independent ski and snowboard instructors, will expand into all major winter sports resorts in Scotland, including Cairngorm Mountain, Glencoe Mountain, Glenshee, Lowther Hills, Nevis Range and The Lecht. Building on success in France, Italy and Switzerland, the expansion will support instructors whose qualifications are recognised across Europe, but will now be unable to work in Europe this winter unless they find a way to obtain a work visa. Each instructor will have gained approval from the local ski resort that they can work alongside other ski schools in the area. Co-founder and CEO Nick Robinson, a former member of the British ski team, said: “Covid-19 and Brexit have undoubtedly hit the ski industry hard, but we ...

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24Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Destination Sport Experiences launched by Portman Travel Group

Destination Sport Experiences has been launched by Portman Travel Group and joins Clarity Sports, Sportsbreaks.com, inspiresport and Amaze in the group’s ​​growing sports travel division. Catering for athletes who want to participate in the best events around the world, Destination Sport Experiences will offer travel packages and guaranteed entry to marathons, cyclosportives and long distance triathlons. It will also offer VIP hospitality access to many of the top professional cycling events, starting with L’Etape du Tour 2022 which is available now. L’Étape du Tour is an organised mass participation cyclosportive event that allows amateur cyclists to race over the same route as the Tour de France stage. Taking place on Sunday 10 July 2022, it will replicate Stage 12 of the 2022 Tour...

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