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Christmas gifts for sports fans: travel, experiences and days out
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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Tour de France: Grand Départ Copenhagen Denmark 2022

With the capital Copenhagen topping the bike-friendly rankings and more than 12,000km of bike paths, Denmark is known for its strong cycling culture. In July 2022, the country will be hosting the start of the world's most prestigious cycling race, the Tour de France. The Grand Départ will take place in the cycling capital of them all, Copenhagen. The second stage will go through Roskilde and Nyborg and the third stage will go from Vejle to Sønderborg.  Stage 1 - Friday 1 July 2022: Copenhagen > Copenhagen (individual time trial 13km) Stage 2 - Saturday 2 July 2022: Roskilde > Nyborg (199km) Stage 3 - Sunday 3 July 2022: Vejle > Sønderborg  
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Man City and DreamSetGo announce regional partnership for India
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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2023 British Basketball Cup Finals

Utilita Arena Birmingham will play host to the British Basketball Cup Finals on Sunday 29 January 2023. The 20th edition will see 10,000 fans pack out the venue for a finals double-bill – which will see Leicester Riders and London Lions go head-to-head in both the women’s (WBBL) and men’s (BBL) games.   As well as the on-court action, there will also be entertainment courtside with music, cheerleaders and the Slam Dunk Contest featuring some of the finest dunkers from around the league.  Schedule  11am: doors open  12pm: WBBL Cup Final – Leicester vs. London 2pm: BBL Slam Dunk Contest 3.30pm: BBL Cup Final – Leicester vs. London Ticket prices Courtside: £89  Band A: Adult £36 / Child £27 Band B: Adult £30 / Child £23 Band C: Adult £26 / Child £19 Adm...
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Masters Snooker 2025

Taking place from 12-19 January 2025, the Masters Snooker tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the world of professional snooker. First held in 1975, it is part of snooker’s Triple Crown, alongside the World Championship and the UK Championship. Unlike ranking events, the Masters is an invitational tournament, featuring the top 16 players in the world rankings. This ensures a high level of competition, with snooker’s elite battling for the coveted Paul Hunter Trophy and a lucrative prize pot. Traditionally held at the Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) in London, the Masters offers an electric atmosphere that matches its storied history. Fans flock to the iconic venue to witness thrilling matches that often feature dramatic comebacks, tense deciders, and moments of pure ski...
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ITB Berlin 2022

The major travel trade show will be held from 9-13 March 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Website: itb.com
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Dubai to host 111 sports events in November
2Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Guides, Sports Travel

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