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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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Event in focus: Motor Valley Fest 2023 in Emilia Romagna, Italy
8Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Event in focus: Motor Valley Fest 2023 in Emilia Romagna, Italy

Emilia Romagna’s Motor Valley Fest returns from 11-14 May 2023 for a celebration of Italy’s rich automotive and motor racing history. The four-day festival takes place in the heart of the northern Italian region’s “Motor Valley” – spread across the Unesco-city of Modena and surrounding areas – and will feature a wide range of activities, events and test drives. Highlights include the re-opening of the Automobili Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna), as well as live music, food and entertainment throughout. Long regarded as the “Motor Valley” due to its important contribution to Italy's motor industry, Emilia Romagna is home to celebrated names such as Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Dallara, Ducati and Lamborghini; there is no other place in the world with such a rich motor h...
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Cycling in Morzine 2023: Tour de France, Bike Week and more 
8Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Cycling in Morzine 2023: Tour de France, Bike Week and more 

Sitting at 1,000m altitude, the French mountain village of Morzine, part of the Portes du Soleil, has a wide range of activities and experiences on offer throughout summer. Not only is it a sporting hub, with the Tour de France returning for the 22nd time, but it’s also a place where visitors can enjoy nature and the great outdoors.  Unlike many other skiing destinations, Morzine has 3,000 permanent residents, meaning it remains a vibrant hub during the warmer months. Guests can make the most of 52 bars and restaurants, 34 hotels, 80 retailers, 21 chairlifts and cable cars across Morzine and Portes du Soleil, 200km of signed cycling trails, and 15 mapped mountain bike routes. Visitors can also spot 132 cows, 50 goats and 20 pigs, plus more than 1,000 species of flora.   Her...
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Cricket: 2023 ICC World Test Championship final

Australia will take on India in the ICC World Test Championship final from 7-11 June 2023. Taking place at The Kia Oval in London, the fixture sees the top two teams from the World Test Championship standings go head-to-head.  Geoff Allardice, ICC chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be hosting the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval, which has such a rich legacy and an amazing atmosphere, which is ideal for such an important fixture on the calendar.” See more at icc-cricket.com/world-test-championship   Embed from Getty Images
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Women’s cricket: a huge summer ahead in England and Wales
8Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Women’s cricket: a huge summer ahead in England and Wales

It's a huge year for women’s cricket in England and Wales. England will face the No.1 team in the world, Australia, in what is set to be an enthralling Ashes series in June and July. And then in August, stars from both nations will go straight into the domestic competition, The Hundred, which features eight women’s teams battling it out alongside the men’s to be crowned champions.  2023 Women’s Ashes  The Women’s Ashes multi-format series will start on Thursday 22 June 2023 and this summer’s showdown is expected to break all attendance records for women’s international fixtures in England. It is the first year that both the men's and women's Ashes are being played alongside one another, with equal prominence, at the biggest grounds.  Heather Knight’s team will start...
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An active tour of Philadelphia: running, cycling and the outdoors 
7Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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An active tour of Philadelphia: running, cycling and the outdoors 

As a sports destination, Philadelphia has it all. Pennsylvania’s largest city is home to teams in the four major US sports leagues – the Phillies (MLB), Eagles (NFL), 76ers (NBA) and Flyers (NHL) – and is also well known for its association with boxing’s most famous fictional fighter, Rocky Balboa. As well as the major league sports, Philly is also a great outdoorsy city which boasts a huge urban park system and extensive walking, running, and cycling trails. Here we look at the activities and things to do in Philadelphia for a healthy and active city break.  Fairmount Park Boxer’s Trail (Image: Fairmount Park Conservancy) Outdoors  Philadelphia boasts one of the largest city-owned urban park systems in the world. Taking up more than 2,000 acres, Fairmount Park incorporates mor...
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2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series: three new venues on calendar  
7Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series: three new venues on calendar  

Seven breathtaking venues will feature in the 14th edition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series – including three brand-new locations for 2023: Auckland in New Zealand, Takachiho in Japan, and Sweden’s capital city, Stockholm. The season finale in Auckland will be the 99th stop of the world series, which launched in 2009.  For the second season running, Boston will provide the opening launchpad. The Institute of Contemporary Art, set against the skyline of one of America’s oldest cities, bore witness to a very special first chapter in last year’s fight for the coveted King Kahekili trophies. A maiden victory for two of the sport’s young guns – Aidan Heslop of the UK and Canada’s Molly Carlson – set the tone for one of the most exciting seasons in cliff diving history. https://w...
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Golf: The Senior Open presented by Rolex 

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in South Wales will host the The Senior Open from 27-30 July 2023. Presented by Rolex, it will be the 36th edition of Europe’s only senior major championship.  Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke is the reigning champion after victory at Gleneagles in 2022. Previous winners include Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, and Gary Player. For more information see legendstour.com   Embed from Getty Images
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Greek Running Tours by Dean Karnazes: the ‘ultimate runcation’ in Greece 
18Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Greek Running Tours by Dean Karnazes: the ‘ultimate runcation’ in Greece 

Greek-American ultramarathoner Constantine “Dean” Karnazes has partnered with sports tourism and wellness agency ActiveMedia Group to launch Greek Running Tours. Greece, the birthplace of the marathon, is a land where history has been created, legends made and where magic and mythology come together. As tribute to his Greek heritage and his desire to promote Greek tourism to a global audience, Karnazes gives runners the opportunity to explore Greece on foot, immersing in the history and beauty, eating the food and experiencing this legendary land in a way that few tourists ever will.  Dean Karnazes (Image: Angelos Zymaras) Along with the running (and a walking option for non-runners) each day will include cultural experiences – from bread making in the mountains of Crete, to olive...
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Sports holidays: adventure cycling in South Korea with Saddle Skedaddle
18Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports holidays: adventure cycling in South Korea with Saddle Skedaddle

Cycling holiday company Saddle Skedaddle has launched a new guided adventure in South Korea that takes riders from Seoul to Busan. The 14-day cycling trip explores the history, culture and cuisine of this often overlooked part of Asia.  Beginning in the capital Seoul, the route follows the newly-developed Cheonggyecheon Stream Bike Path, cutting through the heart of the city all the way to the Han River Bikeway.  Joining the South Han River Bike Path in Yangpyeong, it’s a fairly flat ride to the county of Angsung where the area’s famous hot springs are ready to treat weary legs after a long day in the saddle. More hot springs await in the town of Suanbo, North Chungcheong, where the healing waters have been part of Korean culture for centuries.  The changing scenery leaving S...
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Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management has announced that tickets are on sale for the 15th edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The final race of the 2023 F1 season will take place from 24-26 November at Yas Marina Circuit. The #AbuDhabiGP weekend, spread across four days will see a unique line-up of incredible sport on track, complemented with a world-class line-up of entertainment and hospitality experiences across the Yas Island circuit. In addition to gaining access to their respective day at the circuit, #AbuDhabiGP 2023 ticket holders also get to enjoy the evening's after-race concert as well as free entry to one of Yas Island's adventure parks, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, or Seaworld Abu Dhabi, with the offer ...
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Emilia Romagna, Italy, sports guide: events and activities in 2023
3Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Emilia Romagna, Italy, sports guide: events and activities in 2023

Emilia Romagna’s “Motor Valley” comes alive when it hosts three major motorsport events: Motor Valley Fest and Formula 1 in May and MotoGP in September. The northern Italian region has been long regarded as the Motor Valley due to its significant contribution to Italy's motor industry. In addition to being home of celebrated brands – including Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Pagani, Dallara, Energica and Lamborghini – Emilia Romagna has a wealth of events and attractions making it a must-visit destination for motoring fans, from international motor tracks and circuits, to a number of private collections of vintage cars and motorcycles. Emilia Romagna has an action-packed sports events calendar in 2023. As well as motorsport, the Italian region will also host Giro d’Italia cycling and IRONMAN...
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Cricket: The Hundred 2023 finals

After four weeks of spectacular entertainment and intense cricket action, the men’s and women’s finals of The Hundred 2023 will take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Sunday 27 August. More than half a million people attended games during The Hundred’s second year in 2022, including a record-breaking 271,000 watching live women’s fixtures across the competition and more families buying tickets than in 2021. Alongside world-class cricket, fans were treated to memorable performances from a diverse line-up of artists and DJs. For more information see thehundred.com Image: Trent Rockets and Oval Invincibles men’s and women’s teams celebrate winning The Hundred in 2022 (ECB/Getty Images)  
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Cricket: The Hundred 2023 opening fixtures   

The Hundred is back in 2023 with four weeks of spectacular entertainment and intense cricket action at the height of the summer. After two hugely successful years, the competition is set to kick off on 1 August promising high octane men’s and women’s sporting action, live music, and a host of family-friendly entertainment. More than half a million people attended games during The Hundred’s second year in 2022, including a record-breaking 271,000 watching live women’s fixtures across the competition and more families buying tickets than in 2021. Alongside world-class cricket, fans were treated to memorable performances from a diverse line-up of artists and DJs. For the first time, this year’s opener will be played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Taking place on Tuesday 1 August, the first ...
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