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UK travel agents appointed for ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia

27Jul

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UK travel agents appointed for ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia

Australia will host two International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 (T20) World Cups in 2020 with both the men’s and women’s tournaments taking place Down Under. The women’s event is from 21 February to 8 March, followed by the men’s from 18 October to 15 November. ICC Travel & Tours has appointed 19 official travel agents to cater for fans from all over the world, who are now able to book their experience. Travel packages available through ICC Travel & Tours offer a wide range of ticket-inclusive packages. Fans in the UK can buy T20 World Cup packages from three official travel companies: Gullivers Sports Travel, ST Sports and International Cricket Tours. Official travel packages include match tickets combined with travel services and/or accommodation. Nick Hockle...

2019 Leaders Week London: agenda revealed for sport business summit

26Jul

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2019 Leaders Week London: agenda revealed for sport business summit

This year’s Leaders Week London will be held from 7-10 October and will feature specialist sports forums, an awards night and after dark events. The highlight of Leaders Week in the UK capital will be the two-day Sport Business Summit on 8-9 October at Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby union. The agenda and speaker list for the summit has been revealed and the industry experts for 2019 include: John Skipper, executive chairman, DAZN Denise Barrett-Baxendale, CEO, Everton Rick Welts, president, Golden State Warriors Meredith Starkey, chief marketing officer, Carolina Panthers Yousef Al-Obaidly, CEO, beIN Media Group The summit will have three stages - headline, tech and innovation, and marketing - and there will also be masterclasses, an esports forum and a tech s...

2019 Fifa Club World Cup, Qatar: teams, fixtures, dates, travel details

26Jul

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2019 Fifa Club World Cup, Qatar: teams, fixtures, dates, travel details

Fifa has released the fixture dates for the 2019 Club World Cup in Qatar. Seven teams will play in the tournament, which begins on 11 December and ends with the final on 21 December. Three clubs have already been confirmed for the Club World Cup, including the reigning Uefa Champions League winners Liverpool. The Premier League side will be joined in Qatar by Concacaf Champions League winners CF Monterrey from Mexico and OFC Champions League winners Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia. Clubs from CAF, AFC and CONMEBOL will be confirmed in the coming months. As the Uefa representative, Liverpool will enter the tournament directly at the semi-final stage. Fifa says the draw for the second-round matches and semi-finals will be held in Zurich on 16 September. Stadiums, ki...

China’s winter sports industry boosted by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

25Jul

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China’s winter sports industry boosted by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is having an immediate effect on China’s winter sports industry. An International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission meeting in July was told how there are plans to get 300 million Chinese people involved in winter sports. There has also been an increase in events and facilities. According to information published by the IOC, by the end of 2018 there were 742 ski resorts and 596 ice rinks throughout the country, with more facilities being built every year. During the 2018-2019 snow sports season, there were 4,401 district level, municipal and national level winter sports events in China, with 8.15 million people taking part. The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee said there has been an overall growth of the winter spo...

The Open 2019: 237,750 attend golf major at Royal Portrush

17Jul

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The Open 2019: 237,750 attend golf major at Royal Portrush

The 148th Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will see a crowd of 237,750 attend the golf major in July - a record for a championship held outside of St Andrews in Scotland. Organisers of the British golf major have announced that this year’s attendance will beat the 237,000 who went to St Andrews in 2015 and the 235,000 at Royal Birkdale in 2017. The attendance at St Andrews in 2000 - 239,000 - remains the highest with Royal Portrush now in second place. Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said: “This is a huge week not just for The Open but for golf as well. We are making history with a record attendance for a Championship staged outside of St Andrews and the levels of excitement among fans this week have been phenomenal. “I said last year that big time sport ne...

F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019: The Killers and Travis Scott headline after-race concerts

17Jul

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019: The Killers and Travis Scott headline after-race concerts

It has been announced that the 2019 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts will feature The Killers and Travis Scott as two of the headline acts. Du Arena on Yas Island will host the Yasalam concerts with hip-hop star Scott headlining on Friday 29 November and stadium rockers The Killers on Sunday 1 December. The F1 Abu Dhabi GP is the final race on the 2019 calendar and previous winners include Lewis Hamilton (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018) and Sebastian Vettel (2009, 2010, 2013). Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “We are delighted to announce The Killers will play the headline show on Sunday night at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts. “With their huge collection of global anthems, massive fan appeal, and incredible live performances,...

2019 Silverstone Classic: cars to see, what’s on and ticket details

17Jul

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2019 Silverstone Classic: cars to see, what’s on and ticket details

The Silverstone Classic returns to the historic British circuit for three days of motor racing and entertainment at the end of July. Attracting crowds of more than 100,000 people, the motor sport festival from 26-28 July will feature more than 1,000 race entries, live music, a free funfair, shopping village, interactive experiences and a classic car auction. The huge showcase will also see more than 130 clubs display more than 10,000 classic cars over the weekend. Other highlights include Bentley’s 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Speed 8 prototypes, which will race for the first time ever in the UK. Also on the schedule are races and demonstrations featuring historic cars from Formula 1, Sports Cars, GT and Touring Cars. Some of the cars to see at the Silverstone Classic Bentley’s Sp...

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race partners with ATPI Sports Events

17Jul

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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race partners with ATPI Sports Events

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced a sports travel partnership with ATPI Sports Events. ATPI will arrange travel for the Clipper Race staff between each stopover and also provide a dedicated travel desk for Clipper Race crew and supporters throughout the event, which starts in London in September. The biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will see more than 700 international crew from 45 nations take part in one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges. The 2019-20 circumnavigation is made up of eight legs and has stopovers in 16 destinations around the world. Starting from London on 1 September 2019, the route will take the fleet of 11 stripped-out racing yachts to host ports including Punta del Este, Cape Town, Fremantle, the Whitsundays, ...

Event focus: Charlestown Harbour Classic Sail Festival

16Jul

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Event focus: Charlestown Harbour Classic Sail Festival

Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall will host its first ever Classic Sail Festival in 2019. The festival, from 30 August to 1 September, will see a fleet of classic ships sail into the harbour and also feature food and drink stalls and live music with Mad Dog Mcrea the headline act. Visitors to the Sail Festival at the UNESCO World Heritage Site will be able to purchase a gangway pass that allows them access to the inner harbour and a tour of the ships in the grade II listed port. Rolf Munding, owner of Charlestown Harbour, said: “The Classic Sail Festival is gearing up to be a spectacular event. A lot of planning has gone into it and we hope the people of Charlestown and beyond in Cornwall can join us. “The festival is a real opportunity for us to celebrate traditional vessels ...

The Sports Tourism Blog: Lewis Hamilton was right – the 2019 F1 British GP scheduling was bad

16Jul

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The Sports Tourism Blog: Lewis Hamilton was right – the 2019 F1 British GP scheduling was bad

Sunday 14 July 2019 will go down as one of the greatest days in British sporting history. England won the Cricket World Cup in memorable fashion against New Zealand at Lord’s, Novak Djokovic came through a five-set epic against Roger Federer at Wimbledon and the European Tour’s Scottish Open title was secured by Austrian golfer Bernd Wiesberger. Also on the agenda was the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone - a major UK sporting event that arguably took a back seat to the dramatic cricket and Wimbledon finals. More than 140,000 fans attended the 2019 British GP but for world champion Lewis Hamilton he felt that this year’s scheduling of the race denied sports fans the chance to embrace F1’s biggest race because of the TV competition with the cricket and tennis. Speaking ahe...

Man Utd vs. AC Milan tickets still available | International Champions Cup, Cardiff

16Jul

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Man Utd vs. AC Milan tickets still available | International Champions Cup, Cardiff

International Champions Cup (ICC) football heads to Cardiff on Saturday 3 August when Manchester United face AC Milan at the Principality Stadium. It’s the third and final ICC fixture for the two European giants as they prepare for the new Premier League and Serie A seasons. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he will pick a full-strength team for the clash in Cardiff. Welsh international Daniel James, the club’s new summer signing, could make an appearance in front of his country’s fans. In an interview with the ICC, Solskjaer said: “We’re getting close to the league then and playing against AC Milan in Cardiff is a great chance for us to put the full team out to test ourselves just before the league starts. “We’re going to have to play our top team because we wan...

Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival: tickets, dates and what’s on

7Jul

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Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival: tickets, dates and what’s on

The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival returns to London in 2019 at Battersea Park. Taking place over four days from 24-27 October, the snow sports event features the UK’s largest real-snow open-air ski slope. Tricks and stunts Held on “Mount Battersea”, which features real snow from The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, competitions will see professionals show off their tricks, stunts and skills on the slope throughout the weekend. What’s on? Visitors to the festival can also enjoy games, entertainment, a street food village and get winter sports holiday inspiration from more than 150 exhibitors. Opening times and dates Thursday 24 October: 12pm-10pm Friday 25 October: 11am-10pm Saturday 26 October: 11am-7pm Sunday 27 October: 11am-5pm How much are tickets? According ...

Airbnb sport report: four events in 2019 to generate $62m in host earnings

5Jul

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Airbnb sport report: four events in 2019 to generate $62m in host earnings

An Airbnb sport impact report has revealed that major events continue to be a key driver for reservation numbers and host earnings. Since launching in 2008 the hospitality service giant has grown to more than six million listings worldwide and there have been more than 500 million guest arrivals. The contribution of sport and major events have been crucial for the company’s growth. According to data published in the study - Sports and Airbnb: A Winning Combination - 44% of hosts welcomed guests who were travelling for a sporting event. In the United Kingdom the figure rises to 54% while in the United States it increases to 55%. In 2016 80,000 guest arrivals for the Rio Olympic Games booked with an Airbnb host. While in 2018 for the Fifa World Cup finals hosts in Russia welco...

Active East: a month of activities in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

5Jul

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Active East: a month of activities in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Free sporting activities feature throughout the month of July during Active East at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to visit London’s former Olympic Park to enjoy free activities including football, yoga, rowing, tennis, cycling and dancing. Visit International Quarter London’s Endeavour Square to experience what it’s like for the pros in the Wimbledon and Tour de France simulators and slip on your dancing shoes to learn ceilidh or swing. Try out a mountain bike or road track session at Lee Valley VeloPark and set free your inner Andy Murray with a game of tennis at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Also, why not take to the water to try out some canoeing or rowing from the brand new pontoon in the south of the park? A...

4Jul

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Event focus: Active London 2019

The Active London conference returns in 2019 and will be held at a new venue. Taking place at 30 Euston Square on 10 September, the event organised by London Sport will be dedicated to the future of physical activity and sport in the nation’s capital. Lorna Leach, London Sport’s strategic relationship manager, said: “This year’s event will bring together a huge number of the strands of work that London Sport and many of our partners have explored over the past 12 months. “Innovation in physical activity is taking place in a huge number of areas, not only from a technology perspective, but in disciplines ranging from urban planning and regeneration to social integration and community development. “We look forward to bringing together some of the most exciting and creative developments...

Women’s sports events the highlight of Scotland’s summer

4Jul

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Women’s sports events the highlight of Scotland’s summer

Women’s sport will take the spotlight in Scotland over the next three months with a number of major events taking place. Scotland will play host to six European and international sporting events kicking off with the Uefa Women’s Under-19 European Championship in July and ending with the biggest women’s golf team event, the Solheim Cup, in September. Other major sporting events in Scotland this summer include: Hockey: Women’s Eurohockey Championships II Cycling: Women’s Tour of Scotland cycling Golf: Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open Cricket: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup T20 Global Qualifier Catriona Matthew, Team Europe’s captain at the 2019 Solheim Cup, said: “There is no doubt that women’s sport is benefitting from an enhanced profile both domestically...

Video: new format and finals for Fed Cup women’s tennis event

28Jun

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Video: new format and finals for Fed Cup women’s tennis event

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the women’s tennis Fed Cup tournament will be relaunched with a new format and new finals event. A “World Cup of Tennis” format will see the number of nations increase from eight to 20 and they will compete each year to be world champions. According to the official news release 16 nations will compete in the 2020 qualifiers on 7-8 February on a home-and-away basis over five matches to earn one of eight places in the finals. The eight qualifying nations will join the 2019 finalists Australia and France, host nation Hungary and one wild card in the 2020 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Finals - a new event that will be held from 14-19 April 2020 in Budapest, Hungary. The finals will be staged at the Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena f...

England’s Barmy Army announce 2019 New Zealand cricket tour details

27Jun

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England’s Barmy Army announce 2019 New Zealand cricket tour details

England’s cricket team will play two Test matches in New Zealand this winter and the famous Barmy Army will once again be supporting from the stands. The Barmy Army, England’s loyal fan base, has announced details of its travel packages to New Zealand for the tour in November and December 2019. According to BarmyTravel.com the New Zealand tour Tests package starts from £3,399 per person and includes 16 nights’ accommodation and return international flights. Match tickets are not included in the package but will be available once details are released. As well as the two Tests England will also face the Black Caps in five Twenty20 matches. 1st and 2nd Tests tour with Barmy Travel When: 17 November-6 December 2019 16 nights’ accommodation Return international...

Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 car is up for auction at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

27Jun

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Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 car is up for auction at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Formula 1 fans attending the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will get the chance to bid for Michael Schumacher’s 2002 title-winning Ferrari F2002 when it goes up for auction. Potential buyers must have deep pockets though as the Ferrari F2002 is estimated to be sold for between US$5.5m and US$7.5m. The car, chassis no.219, is the headline lot for the Abu Dhabi GP auction which is hosted by RM Sotheby’s in partnership with Formula 1. Also going under the hammer is a restored 1990 Ferrari F40 signed by four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel. The F40 has an estimate of between US$1.5m and US$1.75m. Earlier this year at the Bahrain GP, RM Sotheby’s and the Formula 1 Group announced their partnership. Golden era The Ferrari F2002, chassis no.219, saw F1 legend Schumacher to vic...

Milan-Cortina awarded 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

24Jun

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Milan-Cortina awarded 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Milan-Cortina has been selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Italian destination was confirmed for 2026 ahead of the other candidate bid from Stockholm-Åre in Sweden. The decision was taken during the 134th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland on 24 June. IOC president Thomas Bach said: “Congratulations to Milan-Cortina. We can look forward to outstanding and sustainable Olympic Winter Games in a traditional winter sports country. “The passion and knowledge of Italian fans, together with experienced venue operators, will create the perfect atmosphere for the best athletes in the world. “The Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026 will feature iconic venues and beautiful settings, combining the attract...