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Golf: 2025 Ryder Cup

The 2025 Ryder Cup, scheduled to take place at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York from 26-28 September 2025, promises to be one of the most highly anticipated events on the 2025 sporting calendar. After their 16½-11½ defeat against Team Europe in Rome in 2023, Team USA will be looking to regain the Ryder Cup on home soil in 2025. Bethpage Black, a public course known for its difficulty and rugged design, has hosted major tournaments in the past, including the US Open, but this will be its first Ryder Cup. The course’s narrow fairways, deep bunkers, and challenging greens make it a fitting stage for the high-stakes nature of Ryder Cup play. The event itself is more than just golf. The atmosphere is electric, with passionate fans from both sides creating a unique enviro...
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On Location releases new Paris 2024 Olympics hospitality experiences
28Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

On Location releases new Paris 2024 Olympics hospitality experiences

On Location, the official hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has unveiled a new collection of experiences for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The latest offerings include exclusive packages for track and field, sailing, and dining in the iconic Eiffel Tower. From seats close to the finish line of track and field competitions to taking in the sailing races from a boat on the water, these offerings are the first of their kind, and the closest fans will get to the sporting events without actually competing. The premium dining access offered at the famous Gustave Eiffel Lounge, allows guests to soak up Parisian culture while enjoying the stunning skyline. Will Whiston, executive vice president of Olympic and Paralympic Games for On Location, said: “We are excited...
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2024 City Ski Challenge, Crans-Montana

The City Ski Challenge will take place in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana from 2-4 February 2024. Incorporating the City Ski Championships, organisers Momentum have created the new event to encourage a more diverse experience for all levels of skier.  Located in Crans-Montana for the third year running, the event will continue to hold its giant slalom race on the World Cup track, but new categories for novice skiers have been introduced. Away from the racing, there’s also a chance for participants to experience introduction to ski touring, snowshoeing, dog sledding, curling and ski race instruction from top coaches.  Amin Momen, managing director of Momentum, said: “After 23 years, to ensure the event’s continued success and further growth, it is evolving to remain salient to i...
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World Surf League confirms 2024 Championship Tour calendar
23Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Calendars

World Surf League confirms 2024 Championship Tour calendar

World Surf League (WSL) has announced the schedule for its 2024 Championship Tour (CT). The calendar will continue to showcase a combined women’s and men’s schedule featuring nine regular-season events, a mid-season cut after CT Stop No.5, and the fourth-annual WSL Finals. In 2024 Fiji returns to the schedule for the first time since 2017 as the final stop of the regular season from 20-29 August. Next year, surfing will also make its second appearance in the Summer Olympic Games at Paris 2024, with surfing competitions being held from 27 July to 5 August 2024. The 2024 WSL Finals will be held at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, from 6-14 September. Jessi Miley-Dyer, WSL chief of sport, said: “2024 is set to be a big year for surfing, and our schedule is designed to suppo...
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‘NFL Experience London’ fan event to be held at Battersea Power Station
21Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Travel

‘NFL Experience London’ fan event to be held at Battersea Power Station

American football returns to London in October with three regular-season NFL fixtures being held in the English capital. And to mark the 2023 NFL London Games, a one-day fan event will take place at Battersea Power Station on Saturday 7 October, from 10am to 6pm.  The free-to-attend “NFL Experience London” event will feature a Quarterback Challenge, Broad Jump and Vertical Jump, Wide Receiver, and Field Goal Kick activities. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings will also have fan activations and photo opportunities at the venue. Merchandise and vintage memorabilia from all 32 NFL teams will be available to buy, plus a New Era cap personalisation station and vending machine, with a Fanatics container shop that will dispense NFL products. Giant N...
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NFL Experience London fan event 

American football returns to London in October with three regular-season NFL fixtures being held in the English capital. And to mark the 2023 London Games, a one-day fan event will take place at Battersea Power Station on Saturday 7 October, from 10am to 6pm. The free-to-attend “NFL Experience London” will feature a Quarterback Challenge, Broad Jump and Vertical Jump, Wide Receiver, and Field Goal Kick activities.  Merchandise and vintage memorabilia from all 32 NFL teams will be available to buy, plus a New Era cap personalisation station and vending machine, with a Fanatics container shop that will dispense NFL products. Giant NFL helmets representing all 32 NFL teams, plus a bespoke 2023 NFL London Games helmet, will be on display on The Coaling Jetty on the Thames in front of the Gr...
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Best walks and hikes in Portugal’s Algarve region 
20Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides

Best walks and hikes in Portugal’s Algarve region 

The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is framed by a 200km coastline and boasts more than 300 days of sun per year. Home to award-winning beaches and authentic gastronomy, the Algarve’s 16 municipalities also offer a range of outdoor activities including surfing, cycling, walking and hiking.  Blessed with a stunning coasts, as well as hilly and softly contoured mainland, this part of Portugal offers fantastic trails to suit all ages. From family-friendly strolls to more challenging routes, here’s some of the best hikes and walks you can enjoy when on a trip to the Algarve.  Cape St. Vincent (Cabo de São Vicente) This is the most southwestern point of continental Europe and is a significant landmark with striking cliffs and an iconic lighthouse, which has existed o...
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Golf: World Champions Cup

The World Champions Cup, a new international match play team golf event, will be held for the first time from 7-10 December 2023. Hosted at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, the three-team tournament is sanctioned by the PGA Tour and will see Team International, Team USA, and Team Europe compete for the cup. https://twitter.com/WorldChampsCup/status/1648424249907093504 Three legends of the sport – Jim Furyk (Team USA), Ernie Els (Team International) and Darren Clarke (Team Europe) – have been confirmed as the team captains. The World Champions Cup will be contested across three days of nine-hole matches (both team formats and singles play). Points will be earned for holes won in each match – all matches will go the full nine-holes. After three-days, the team with the hi...
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Sport hotel in focus: Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone
14Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts

Sport hotel in focus: Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone

Located at the iconic Silverstone Circuit in England, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone hotel opened its doors in summer 2023.  Offering unbeatable views of Silverstone’s International Pits start/finish straight, the 197-room Hilton Garden Inn is Silverstone’s first and only trackside hotel – and it’s open all year round, not just for major motor sport events held at the circuit. The Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone is Hilton’s latest property connected to a sporting venue. In the UK, the brand also has the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl cricket ground in Southampton, the Hilton Garden Inn Manchester at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, and the Hilton Garden Inn at Doncaster Racecourse. The Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone hotel has 197 rooms (Ima...
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Antrim Coast Half Marathon 2024

The Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon will take place on 25 August 2024 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. A flat and fast half marathon course, the race is one of the fastest half marathons in the world. Starting at the Chaine Memorial tower, the half marathon course sweeps through Larne town before moving onto the iconic Antrim Coast Road. See more at antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clCk9nj5vyk  
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Great Britain vs. Sweden tennis – Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Great Britain will face Sweden in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs at the Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, from 11-12 November 2023. The Billie Jean King Cup is the largest annual international team competition in women’s sport. Tickets are on sale via lta.org.uk.  The Copper Box Arena previously hosted Britain’s victory over Kazakhstan in the 2019 Billie Jean King Cup, with more than 11,000 fans in attendance across the weekend. Anne Keothavong, the GB Billie Jean King Cup team captain, said: “We had a really great time at the Copper Box Arena in 2019, securing the win that saw us return to the World Group for the first time since 1993. The atmosphere was fantastic then, and we hope it can be even bigger and better in November. We love these weeks we get to c...
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Men’s golf: Horizon Irish Open 2024

The Horizon Irish Open, a tournament on the men’s golf DP World Tour (European Tour), will return to Northern Ireland in 2024. Taking place at Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, County Down, from 12-15 September 2024, this will be the fifth edition of the Irish Open to be held in Northern Ireland.  Voted No.1 in the World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s “most naturally beautiful links settings” in the Murlough Nature Reserve, said Discover Northern Ireland. For ticket information and hotels see: Tickets: europeantour.com Hotels in Newcastle, NI: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com     Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affilia...
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Lonely Planet releases new ‘Epic Snow Adventures of the World’ book
10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Travel

Lonely Planet releases new ‘Epic Snow Adventures of the World’ book

Guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has released a new travel-inspired lifestyle book – “Epic Snow Adventures of the World” – which reveals 50 incredible stories from Olympians and athletes to inspire a lifetime of snowy challenges.  The collection features some of the world's most thrilling wintery adventures, including:  powder-hunting in Hokkaido a deep freeze dip in Finlandskate-skiing in Canadafat-biking in the Rockiesback-country boardingSub-Saharan skiingmushing through the Andesan Alpine odyssey in Australiaice-climbing in Coloradoheli-skiing in Alaska ice-skating in New Yorksnow safari in Yellowstone  There are also first-person accounts from legendary winter sports stars such as Jonny Moseley (Olympic gold medalist freestyle skier), Sage Kotsenburg (Olympic gold medal...
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Premier League football club stadium tours, museums and experiences
10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Venues & Stadiums

Premier League football club stadium tours, museums and experiences

The 2023-2024 English Premier League season is nearing its conclusion, with teams battling for the title and European spots or trying to avoid relegation. Once again, Manchester City came into a campaign as the reigning champions, while Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town were promoted up from the Championship.   In this guide we highlight the fan experiences, stadium tours, museums and days out that football supporters can enjoy at Premier League clubs across England. At the end of the article we also look at stadium helicopter tours across the UK, plus what to see and do at the "home of English football", Wembley Stadium in London.  Editor’s note: Sports Tourism News works with a number of affiliate partners, including Red Letter Days, Buy A Gift, and Headout. Products ar...
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SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 Birmingham

The English city of Birmingham, which hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games, will host the 2024 SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit. Taking place at the International Convention Centre from 7-11 April 2024, the 18th edition of the sports business event will welcome more than 1,500 global sports leaders to “Brum”, including sport-related associations and companies, members from the International Olympic Committee, all the International Federations, and organisers of future Olympic and Paralympic Games and major events. For event information and hotels see: Event: sportaccord.sport Hotels in Birmingham: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Image: SportAccord/Facebook       Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of aff...
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Birmingham to host the 2024 SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit
31Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

Birmingham to host the 2024 SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit

The English city of Birmingham, which hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has landed another big event: the 2024 SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit. Taking place at the International Convention Centre from 7-11 April 2024, the 18th edition of the sports business event will welcome more than 1,500 global sports leaders to “Brum”, including sport-related associations and companies, members from the International Olympic Committee, all the International Federations, and organisers of future Olympic and Paralympic Games and major events. The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit will be held in the UK for the second time in its history after London hosted the summit in 2011. In an announcement, SportAccord said that Birmingham and the West Midlands secured its host ...
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Cycling: 2023 Tour of Britain

The Tour of Britain returns for its 19th edition from 3-10 September 2023. Taking place over eight stages, the cycling event forms part of the UCI ProSeries and will visit England and Wales en route to crowning its next overall champion. The eight stages are:  Grand Depart – Sunday 3 September: Altrincham to Manchester  Stage two – Monday 4 September: Wrexham Stage three – Tuesday 5 September: The Howdens Stage Goole to Beverley Stage four – Wednesday 6 September: Sherwood Forest to Newark-on-Trent Stage five – Thursday 7 September: Felixstowe Stage six – Friday 8 September: Southend-on-Sea to Harlow Stage seven – Saturday 9 September: Tewkesbury to Gloucester Stage eight – Sunday 10 September: Margam Country Park to Caerphilly Fans can enhance their race day ...
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Sport in Scotland: events, activities and things to do
31Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Guides, Holidays & Trips

Sport in Scotland: events, activities and things to do

It may be the land of whisky, Munros, the Highland Games and football's Old Firm, but for many people across the world Scotland is the home of one thing… golf. With some of the best courses in the world - Gleneagles, St Andrews Old Course and Carnoustie to name just three - Scotland is the place that every amateur and professional golfer wants to experience.  It’s not just golf that sports travellers should visit Scotland for though. With its magnificent terrains, lochs and mountains, the country is a haven for winter sports and outdoor activities.  Related articles Scottish golf bucket list ‘Water wellness’ in Scotland Book: ‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes Best beaches in Scotland Major sporting events in Scotland Highland GamesEvents usually take place across Scotland throughout the ...
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2024 Finkstonball Baseball and Softball Festival, Austria

Described as Europe’s biggest baseball and softball festival, Finkstonball will be held at the A’s Ballpark in Attnang-Puchheim, Austria from 17-20 May 2024. Founded in 1997, more than 110 teams from 24 different countries have travelled to the small town of Attnang-Puchheim, 46 miles from Salzburg, to take part in the celebratory weekend, MLS said. During the day fans can enjoy baseball and softball tournaments and at night a music festival. See more at finkstonball.com  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrYVyEZXfRo
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Inter Miami and Messi’s new home: Miami Freedom Park stadium to open in 2025 
29Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Venues & Stadiums

Inter Miami and Messi’s new home: Miami Freedom Park stadium to open in 2025 

There’s big things happening on and off the pitch at Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Inter Miami CF. As well as star signing Lionel Messi banging in the goals and the team winning the 2023 MLS Leagues Cup, the MLS club co-owned by David Beckham has announced that construction has now started on its new 25,000-seater stadium.  The Miami Freedom Park & Soccer Village, located near Miami International Airport, will be a 131-acre mixed-use development featuring the football-specific stadium, a public park and entertainment district. Scheduled to open in 2025, the timeline “aligns with the last year” of Messi’s current Inter Miami contract, which he signed in mid-July, MLS.com said.  Alongside football and athletic fields and a 58-acre public park, which will be the larg...
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