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Lord’s Cricket Ground: plans approved for Tavern and Allen stands redevelopment

12May

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Venues & Stadiums

Lord’s Cricket Ground: plans approved for Tavern and Allen stands redevelopment

Redevelopment plans for Lord’s Cricket Ground's Tavern and Allen stands have been approved by members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Westminster City Council's Planning Committee. The £61.8m project, which was put to the MCC’s 18,000-strong membership at its AGM, will provide improved catering, hospitality and accessibility, as well as increasing the overall ground capacity by an additional 1,100 seats. MCC Members’ approval comes after Westminster City Council’s Planning Committee unanimously resolved to grant planning consent to the Tavern and Allen project at a meeting on 16 April. MCC is now ready to enter the construction phase of the redevelopment, due to begin in late September, at the end of the cricket season. The Tavern and Allen stand project follows ...

New York sports events: what’s coming up in one of the world’s top sports cities?

12May

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Events

New York sports events: what’s coming up in one of the world’s top sports cities?

Home to world-famous attractions, food and entertainment, New York is also one of the world’s top cities for sport. NYC boasts two of every men’s professional sports franchises in the greater metropolitan area, alongside women’s professional basketball, soccer and ice hockey leagues. In the men’s leagues, these teams include the New York Yankees and New York Mets (MLB), New York Giants and New York Jets (NFL), New York Rangers and New York Islanders (NHL), New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets (NBA), and New York City FC and New York Red Bulls (MLS). And in the women’s leagues, New York Liberty (women’s NBA), NJ/NY Gotham FC (National Women's Soccer League), and PWHL New York (ice hockey). The city also hosts major events such as the US Open tennis grand slam and is home to venues ...

Chalet specialist OVO Network partners with bike rental company Bcyclet

12May

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Sports Business

Chalet specialist OVO Network partners with bike rental company Bcyclet

With demand for cycling in France up 31% according to the latest figures from France Vélo Tourisme, chalet rental specialist OVO Network has teamed up with bike rental company Bcyclet to offer guests a 5% discount on bike hire and accessories from big brands such as Scott and Apidura. Bcyclet offers delivery of the rental bikes directly to more than 200 OVO Network chalets across the French and Swiss Alps as well as providing a range of services including private cycle guides, van support and airport transfers. Chris Thompson, director of OVO Network, said: “Every year our owners welcome more guests who want to spend at least part of their holiday cycling. Some bring their own bikes, but for most bike rental is the easiest, most convenient option and Bcyclet delivers this...

Norrie and Zverev confirmed for the 2024 Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

12May

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Events

Norrie and Zverev confirmed for the 2024 Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

British No.1 men’s tennis player Cameron Norrie has been confirmed on the line-up for the 2024 Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, taking place from 25-29 June at The Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London. Norrie will be joined in the grass-court tournament by a number of ATP stars, including world No.5 Alexander Zverev, world No.12 Holger Rune, world No.17 Karen Khachanov, and world No.21 Frances Tiafoe. Held ahead of the Wimbledon grand slam, the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic is returning to The Hurlingham Club for its 30th edition this year, with Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani as its title partner for the third year in a row. The Tennis Classic offers exclusive and intimate access to one of the country's most renowned members’ clubs, combining timeless elegance with qu...

Marathon Tours & Travel named co-title sponsor of AbbottWMM Age Group programme

11May

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Sports Business

Marathon Tours & Travel named co-title sponsor of AbbottWMM Age Group programme

Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) has announced Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) as the new co-title sponsor of its Age Group World Rankings and Championship programme. The new sponsorship will see the programme renamed the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings for the 2024 season that began on 1 January. MTT will also assume sponsorship of the forthcoming 2024 Age Group World Championship event. The fourth annual championship race will take place within the 2024 Sydney Marathon and feature more than 1,800 of the world’s best age group competitors, who qualified from more than 350 races worldwide during the previous 2023 season. MTT will offer special VIP Packages specifically for Age Group World Championship athletes to inclu...

Austrian Tirol’s top sporting events in summer 2024

11May

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Destination Guides, Events

Austrian Tirol’s top sporting events in summer 2024

The Austrian Tirol is preparing to host a packed programme of thrilling sporting events in summer 2024. Top athletes and amateur enthusiasts can test their stamina or feed their interest in a wide range of disciplines and competitions across the region. Whether you are running, cycling, climbing or watching from the sidelines, all will be held against magnificent mountains, lake and valley backdrops with varied and dramatic terrain. With its 34 regional associations, Tirol is one of the leading holiday destinations in the Alps. Tirolean tourism is characterised by almost 200 years of history and various pioneering achievements. Summer and winter guests alike appreciate the alpine mountain landscape and nature, the high quality of service and infrastructure, as well as the welcoming hosp...

Crans-Montana: biking, cycling and major events in summer 2024

4May

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Destination Guides, Events

Crans-Montana: biking, cycling and major events in summer 2024

Crans-Montana, the Swiss resort in the French-speaking Valais region of the Alps, prepares for its summer season with a number of new events including major cycling competitions as it looks ahead to the Mountain Biking World Championships in 2025. Other major events include the family favourite festival, Am Stam Gram, the Omega European Masters golf tournament and the Wildstrubel UTMB trail running race. Pierre-Henri Mainetti of Crans-Montana Tourism said: "Crans-Montana continues to lead the way with new events in 2024 to add to our diverse programme that includes mountain activities such as hiking and mountain biking, but also food and drink events, cultural events and unique mountain experiences like our water sports park and world-class golf facilities. With the town’s altitude at ...

Rocco Forte’s Verdura Resort makes major investment in golf facilities

4May

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Hotels & Resorts

Rocco Forte’s Verdura Resort makes major investment in golf facilities

Golfers at Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte hotel, can enjoy an enhanced luxury experience with the acclaimed Sicilian venue having undertaken a further upgrade of its award-winning golf facilities, including a major new investment in its golf academy. A new fitting and coaching centre with advanced technology is at the forefront of an array of improvements that the Rocco Forte resort has made in 2024 as part of an overall investment of more than €1m in its golf offering. Having undertaken a major remodelling of its East and West courses and a significant investment in a course maintenance programme, which features a new sustainable irrigation system, Verdura Resort has carried out several additional new upgrades to the facilities and services it offers to all visiting golfers. As we...

Cycling holidays inspired by Tour de France and 2024 Olympics

4May

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Trips & Experiences

Cycling holidays inspired by Tour de France and 2024 Olympics

The eyes of the sporting world will be firmly fixed on France this summer as it hosts the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 111th edition of the Tour de France – cycling’s most iconic road cycling event. For cyclists and active travel enthusiasts looking to experience their own sporting adventure in France this year, independent cycling holiday company Saddle Skedaddle has a range of road cycling trips that combine highlights of Le Tour with the country’s stunning landscapes and scenery. To mark this year’s Grand Depart in Florence and Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Saddle Skedaddle is also offering a relaxed, self-guided leisure cycling holiday that takes riders on a culinary tour of the Emilia-Romagna region – from Cremona in the north, to Bologna in the south. Tackle ...

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

2May

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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 for...

‘Celebration of Speed’ returns to Lympstone Manor in July 2024

30Apr

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‘Celebration of Speed’ returns to Lympstone Manor in July 2024

Lympstone Manor, a luxury manor house hotel in the English county of Devon, will host its annual Celebration of Speed on Wednesday 10 July 2024. The one-day summer festival commemorates Michelin-starred chef-owner Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with TV presenter and racing driver, Jodie Kidd, and TV presenter and motor specialist, Ant Anstead. As the evening draws in, Lympstone Manor transforms for a “Party in the Paddock”, with a musical line-up including rock sensations The Feeling and DJ Gok Wan. The 28-acre grounds will transform as it welcomes an exclusive collection of supercars, and motorbikes, offering guests unrivalled access to some of the most desired and exciting brands in motorsport including Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, and...

The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna launches exclusive F1 experience for 2024 Austrian GP

30Apr

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Hotels & Resorts, Trips & Experiences

The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna launches exclusive F1 experience for 2024 Austrian GP

The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna has announced the ultimate experience for racing fans. "Spielberg - The Whole Journey" combines top speed with spectacular luxury for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix from 28-30 June 2024. The spectacular package for two includes a four-night stay at of The Ritz Carlton, Vienna in one of the Signature Suites with €1,000 hotel credit, daily transfers to the VIP Terminal of Vienna Airport, daily 20-minute scenic GlobeAir private jet flight to Spielberg, and a three-day pass to the Paddock Club, the exclusive area for Formula 1 fans. Guests will land exclusively inside the Red Bull Ring, one of the most modern racetracks in the world, enjoy unique views of the team boxes, the start and finish line and the pit lane at The Paddock Club, as well as have a p...

Sports travel bucket list: a luxury yacht cruise to the F1 Monaco GP in 2025

20Apr

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Bucket List, Trips & Experiences

Sports travel bucket list: a luxury yacht cruise to the F1 Monaco GP in 2025

Here's a trip to add to your sports travel bucket list... Combining luxury yachting with exhilarating motor racing, Emerald Cruises’ six-day 'Monaco Grand Prix and the Italian Riviera' itinerary is an exclusive sailing during the 2025 Formula 1 calendar. Guests will sail a round-trip from Nice aboard the Emerald Sakara, the firm's second luxury yacht. At 110 metres in length, the Sakara carries just 100 passengers and boasts innovative features such as an infinity-style aqua pool on the pool deck, a marina platform designed for easy access to water sport activities in the sea, and a wellness centre complete with Elements Spa, gym, and infrared sauna. At an additional cost to the sailing, travellers can watch the most famous street race in the world – the Monaco GP – live from the s...

Lausanne celebrates 30 years as the Olympic Capital

20Apr

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Destination Guides, Europe

Lausanne celebrates 30 years as the Olympic Capital

The scenic city of Lausanne in Switzerland, nestled between the serene waters of Lake Geneva and the majestic Swiss Alps, is ready to offer unparalleled sport tourism experiences to mark its 30th anniversary as the Olympic Capital. Home to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and host to numerous international sport federations, Lausanne's designation as the Olympic Capital is far from ceremonial. The city celebrates Olympic heritage and captivates visitors with its vibrant sports culture. An action-packed calendar To mark its milestone 30th anniversary, Lausanne has curated a series of free, festive, and sportive events. Key highlights include the unveiling of the Olympic cauldron – a legacy of the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games – and the innovative M2 Challenge in collab...

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

14Apr

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Sports Business, Trends

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 ...

Croatian tourist boards become destination partners of EHF Champions League

14Apr

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Croatian tourist boards become destination partners of EHF Champions League

The Croatian National Tourist Board and Istria Tourist Board have signed an agreement to become the official destination partners of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League – Europe’s premium club handball competition. The deal, brokered by the European Handball Federation’s marketing arm, EHF Marketing GmbH, starts with immediate effect and also includes the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. The tourist boards will benefit from a range of visible rights in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League, ensuring significant exposure at all matches as well as digital presence on eurohandball.com and EHFTV, the European Handball Federation’s OTT platform. David Szlezak, EHF marketing managing director, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Croatian National and Istrian Tourist Board to our fla...

14Apr

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Event Calendars, Events

International rugby union 2024 calendar

2024 rugby union events and tournaments INTERNATIONAL RUGBY UNION The men's and women's Six Nations and the summer and autumn international Test matches are on the rugby union calendar in 2024. Events in 2024 2 February-16 March: men's Six Nations 23 March-27 April: women's Six Nations 22 July-27 July: men's summer internationals 10 August-28 September: Rugby Championship 2-30 November: men's autumn internationals Major tournaments, events and fixtures Men's Six Nations 2025 Round 1 Friday 31 January 2025: France vs. Wales (Stade de France, Paris)Saturday 1 Februar...

A guide to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park in London

14Apr

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Destination Guides, Venues & Stadiums

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 between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. 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 ...

11Apr

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Sports Business

SEICon 2024: Las Vegas to host new sports, entertainment and innovation conference

The inaugural edition of SEICon – a first-of-its-kind sports, entertainment and innovation conference – will be held at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from 15-17 July 2024. Organised by UNLV Sports Innovation and Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, in collaboration with the Las Vegas-based guest experience agency Circle, the event will include exhibitor pods, innovation labs, daily keynotes, seminars/sessions, roundtables, and daily wrap parties with music entertainment. “There has been momentum building in the area of professional sports throughout Southern Nevada in recent years, and the economic growth that comes along with it is undeniable,” Keith E. Whitfield, president of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). “Through business and workforce...

Geneva: active things to do in the Swiss city

17Mar

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Destination Guides

Geneva: active things to do in the Swiss city

Geneva has outdoor activities and adventures to suit every kind of traveller. Surrounded by nature, parks and lakes – and with the stunning Swiss Alps as its backdrop – the city is an adventurer’s playground and offers many active things to do including walking, hiking, biking and water sports. Walking and hiking For those looking to explore the vast countryside, Geneva’s walking and hiking trails are ideal. Making their way along the River Rhône on the Sentier du Rhône hike, walkers can take in stunning natural beauty of the contrasting lake and mountains, while marvelling at sights such as the Moulin-de-Vert nature reserve along the way. Take a stroll through one of the city’s many parks, and pay a visit to the Parc de la Perle du Lac, the Parc Mon Repos, or take a moment to ad...