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Action Outdoors launches adventure-activity holidays for summer 2023
21Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Action Outdoors launches adventure-activity holidays for summer 2023

Action Outdoors – the official UK partner of UCPA, a French not-for-profit adventure travel and sport organisation – has launched its 2023 summer programme which includes a variety of adventure and activity holidays. The breaks are all-inclusive, with accommodation, three meals a day, instruction, equipment and necessary passes included. Most of the Action Outdoors holidays are based in the UCPA-run centres across the French Alps and the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastal areas of France, but UCPA Planete offers holidays further afield in partner hotels and resorts. There are hundreds of holidays on the programme – here’s what’s on offer for summer 2023... E-mountain biking Spend a week riding through the Chamonix Valley on an electric mountain bike. Suitable for cyclists with som...
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Snooker: 2023 Champion of Champions

Snooker's Champion of Champions tournament will return to the University of Bolton Stadium at the Bolton Stadium Hotel from 13-19 November 2023.  One of the biggest events on the world snooker calendar, stars already confirmed for 2023 include defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, Masters champion Judd Trump, English Open winner Mark Selby, Players Championship winner Shaun Murphy and UK Championship winner Mark Allen.  
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‘Entertainment destination’: Man City’s big plans for the Etihad Stadium
19Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business, Sports Travel, Venues & Stadiums

‘Entertainment destination’: Man City’s big plans for the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City FC have submitted a planning application to create a year-round “entertainment and leisure destination” at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League club’s proposals would see their home ground’s capacity increase to more than 60,000 as well as new facilities including a covered fan zone, club shop and museum, and 400-room hotel.  The planning application submitted to Manchester City Council comes after the club held a consultation with fans and the local community over the concepts and designs.  In a statement Man City said that the proposals represent more than “£300m investment into east Manchester through a major construction project that would take up to three years to complete, offering 2,600 jobs prioritised for people from Greater Manchester”. What’s incl...
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Grenada wellness holidays: hiking, diving, water sports and hotels
18Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Grenada wellness holidays: hiking, diving, water sports and hotels

The picturesque Caribbean island nation of Grenada is making waves as a popular destination for wellbeing holidays. With its pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, and vibrant culture, Grenada provides a serene backdrop that is perfect for unwinding and reconnecting with oneself. The island offers a range of wellness activities, from yoga and meditation retreats to hiking adventures and spa treatments.  Hiking in Grand Etang National Park Grand Etang National Park is the ultimate destination for those seeking to disconnect from the stress and distractions of modern life and reconnect with nature. The reserve’s rainforest offers a range of hiking options, from easy walks to more challenging treks, which allow visitors to experience the beauty of Grenada’s natural en...
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Cycling in Catalonia: from the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees
18Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Cycling in Catalonia: from the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees

From the high Pyrenees mountains to the wetlands of Terres de l’Ebre along the Mediterranean coast, Catalonia offers cycling fans everything they need for a memorable journey on two wheels. In addition to the pleasant temperatures all year round, quiet roads and specialised accommodation offer all guarantees and services for this sport. Catalonia’s rich terrain has also led to the creation of 18 mountain biking centres and trails, comprising more than 6,400km of marked itineraries taking you to every corner of the destination. Mile upon mile of well-maintained road routes, as well as bespoke services and accommodation, Catalonia is a land where everything is within reach. Catalonia accounts with more than 60 accommodation facilities with the Cycling in Catalonia label, recognised as bik...
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2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

The Austrian Tirol region is expecting around 1,400 athletes from more than 60 nations for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, which take place in Innsbruck and Stubai from 6-10 June 2023.  WMTRC 2023 Innsbruck-Stubai features four competitions – Vertical, Trail Short, Trail Long and Mountain Classic – and will take in some of the most beautiful spots in the Alps, including the Kalkkögel mountains, the Elfer mountain near the Stubai Glacier, and the Nordkette mountains north of Innsbruck.  The world championships are the highlight at the end of a ten-day mountain and sports festival which kicks off on 1 June with the 8th Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival (IATF). In the space of just a few years the IATF has become the largest trail running event in Austria and the th...
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Stadium Golf Tour: play golf at Twickenham and other UK sports venues in 2023
16Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Stadium Golf Tour: play golf at Twickenham and other UK sports venues in 2023

A number of major sports venues in the UK, including English rugby union’s home Twickenham, will be transformed into nine-hole golf courses in 2023 as part of Stadium Golf Tour’s UK tour.  Starting at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium (25-28 May), the Stadium Golf Tour will also head to Leicester City’s King Power Stadium (1-4 June), Twickenham (8-11 June), Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park (15-18 June) and the London Stadium (12-15 October).  Players use the “same club, same ball”, Stadium Golf Tour explained on its website. “Everything else is different – and more exciting. Each hole has a thrilling setup that feels different than any course. Test your skills at nine holes located throughout the stadium. Your score will be determined by the accuracy of your tee shot at every ...
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Start Archery Week 2023: where can you do archery in the UK?
16Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Start Archery Week 2023: where can you do archery in the UK?

Archery GB, the national governing body for the sport in Great Britain, is encouraging adults and children to take up a new activity during Start Archery Week from 6-14 May 2023. Now in its 11th year, Start Archery Week sees archery clubs across the country open their doors to potential archers, welcoming people of all abilities to have a go at what is one of the most accessible sports around. This fun and inclusive sport is perfect for anyone wanting to try something new, be it on their own or together with family and friends – even those who have never picked up a bow before will be able to enjoy the satisfaction of successfully hitting the target. Aside from its amazing social appeal, archery has many health benefits for both body and mind, it can help develop physical strength and f...
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World Nineball Tour: new global pool event series launched by Matchroom 
16Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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World Nineball Tour: new global pool event series launched by Matchroom 

Hailed as “a benchmark” for the global game of professional pool, Matchroom Pool has launched the World Nineball Tour with a minimum of 40 ranking events and a prize fund of at least US$3m.  Matchroom is looking to emulate the model that has seen the growth of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and the World Snooker Tour, both of which have more than £15m in prize money for the forthcoming season. The World Nineball Tour will “accelerate at pace” to provide a “commercial platform for professional pool and change players’ lives”. In 2023, ten major events will form the backbone of the pool calendar promoted by Matchroom with a new signature 256-player field Spanish Open Pool Championship recently announced as part of a wider partnership in Spain. Similarly, the Southeast Asia te...
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Uefa Euro 2028: UK and Ireland submit final bid and reveal stadiums list 
16Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Uefa Euro 2028: UK and Ireland submit final bid and reveal stadiums list 

The football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formally submitted their bid to co-host the men’s 2028 Uefa European Championship. As part of the UK and Ireland’s joint candidacy, the host cities and ten stadiums have also been proposed for the 18th edition of the tournament. According to a statement issued by the five associations, almost three million tournament tickets will be made available and the average stadium capacity will be 58,000. Turkey is set to be the UK and Ireland’s only rival to host Euro 2028 after European football’s governing body Uefa confirmed that the Turkish Football Federation has submitted its bid dossier to host the tournament in either 2028 or 2032. The Italian Football Federation has also submitted...
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Star Clippers: go on a yoga-themed or French Open cruise in summer 2023
14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Star Clippers: go on a yoga-themed or French Open cruise in summer 2023

Tall-ship cruise line Star Clippers will continue its popular yoga sailings programme with the addition of qualified instructors on board selected sailings in summer 2023. Guests can take part in complimentary, daily classes throughout eight sailings on board Star Clipper from April to October, visiting ports of call in the Western Mediterranean. Confirmed yoga-themed departures are 28 April, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 8 July, 15 July, 29 July and 7 October 2023. Fay McCormack, general manager of the UK GSA, said: “We are delighted to welcome back yoga instructors for our summer 2023 departures. Whilst we have been offering this on board our ships for many years, today’s ever-increasing awareness of the positive effects of yoga on mental wellbeing reaffirms why we choose to offer this se...
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Discover South Carolina becomes an official tourism sponsor of golf’s PGA Tour
13Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Discover South Carolina becomes an official tourism sponsor of golf’s PGA Tour

The PGA Tour and Discover South Carolina have announced a five-year marketing partnership that will see the state become an official tourism sponsor of golf’s elite tour. As part of the agreement, through to 2027, Discover South Carolina will engage across the PGA Tour landscape, including through digital activations and creative content as well as at PGA Tour and DP World Tour tournaments. The partnership will further solidify the state as a world-class destination for recreation and golf. The RBC Heritage returns to Hilton Head Island this week for its 55th edition, established in South Carolina in 1969 when Arnold Palmer took home the inaugural event. Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina, also hosted events in both 2021 and 2022 as the PGA Tour navigated the pandemic, a...
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Rugby union: 2023 Premiership Rugby final 

Twickenham Stadium, home of English rugby union, will host the Gallagher Premiership Rugby final between Saracens and Sale Sharks on Saturday 27 May 2023. Crowning the champions of England’s top-flight, the final of the Premiership Rugby season will start at 3pm (BST).  Tickets For ticketing details see Ticketmaster UK. For hospitality packages see twickenhamstadium.com  Hotels in London Search for hotels through our affiliate partners: Hotels.com LastMinute.com ebookers.com Expedia UK    
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Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023

Las Vegas returns to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix. The 2023 F1 Las Vegas GP will be held from 16-18 November 2023 on a new street circuit in the heart of the city in Nevada, US.   The race is scheduled to take place at night on Saturday 18 November on the Las Vegas Strip with the track sweeping past some of the world’s most legendary landmarks, hotels and casinos. The neon lights of Las Vegas will be the backdrop for Formula 1’s third race in the US. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority: “We eagerly anticipate the moment when the history, energy and momentum of Formula 1 will culminate in an unforgettable Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip. Spectators will experience the unrivalled th...
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Giants Live: The World’s Strongest Nation 2023 

The World’s Strongest Nation, presented by Giants Live, will take place on Saturday 18 November 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. This team event will see the world’s strongest women join the stage alongside the world’s strongest men. Jaw-dropping, inspirational and larger than life – this is live strength sport and entertainment at its absolute biggest and best.  For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK Image: mandsbankarena.com 
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Giants Live World Tour Finals 2023

The Giants Live World Tour Finals will be held on Saturday 21 October 2023 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK Image: ovohydro.com
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Giants Live: The Strongman Open 2023

Giants Live: The Strongman Open will take place on Saturday 2 September 2023 at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales.  In 2022, a sold-out arena paid witness to some epic feats of strength; heavy metal was shifted and world records very nearly lifted as Cardiff was treated to its first taste of big arena Strongman. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK Image: cardiffinternationalarena.co.uk  
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Giants Live: The Strongman Classic 2023 

The Strongman Classic, presented by Giants Live, will be held on Saturday 8 July 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.  Witness the crème de la crème of strongmen go head to head across 21st century versions of six old-school events including stone carries, Hercules holds, overhead presses and more. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK
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2nd World Sports Tourism Congress 

Organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the government of the Republic of Croatia, through its ministry of tourism and sport, the 2nd World Sports Tourism Congress will be held from 26-27 April 2023 at Fortis Club, Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala in the city of Zadar on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. With a theme of “Tourism & Sports United for Sustainability”, the congress will focus on subjects such as sports tourism’s economic impact, the sector’s contribution to sustainable development goals, how to promote a destination through hosting sports events, sponsorships and bidding procedures.  For more information and to register see unwto.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq3Ik66Gshc  
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SailGP expands global calendar for season four 
9Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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SailGP expands global calendar for season four 

SailGP has unveiled an expanded schedule for its fourth season – a 12-race global circuit spanning four continents from June 2023 to July 2024.  Known as “the world’s most exciting racing on water”, SailGP’s fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled events use identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans – 50ft race boats with 80ft wingsails that fly over the water at speeds of more than 60mph. The global championship features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe.  The North American market features prominently in the 2023-2024 calendar, hosting six of the planned 12 events. This includes a brand new stop in Los Angeles on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles from 22-23 July 2023, and the return to New York in June 2024, which hosted Sa...
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