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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: iconic surfing event cancelled for 2021 – will return in 2022
18Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: iconic surfing event cancelled for 2021 – will return in 2022

World Surf League (WSL) has announced that the 2021 edition of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach has been cancelled for 2021 but will return in 2022 after a new three-year deal was agreed with partners Rip Curl and the Victorian Government in Australia.  The WSL was unable to secure a pre-approved bubble in Victoria ahead of the event, leaving significant risk attached to sudden public health measures in reaction to Covid-19 such as lockdowns, state border restrictions, and event cancellations. The WSL respects and understands the decision of the Victorian Government in this challenging time. Andrew Stark, WSL Asia Pacific general manager, said: “It was an extremely difficult decision to cancel one of the most iconic events on the Championship Tour.  “However, we are genuinely exc...
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Australia wins right to host the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
29Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

Australia wins right to host the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Amid the cancellations and postponements of many major sporting events in 2020, there is some good news from the world of women’s basketball.  FIBA, the sport’s global governing body, has announced that Australia will host the Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2022.  Basketball Australia and the Russian Basketball Federation were the two candidate countries vying to host the flagship tournament. Following a video conference it was confirmed that Australia will host the event for a second time. The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will be held for ten days in September and October 2022. A total of 38 matches featuring 12 international teams will be played in two venues in Sydney’s Olympic Park. Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media What the officials said  Hamane Nian...
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WSL Sydney Surf Pro in Manly to generate AUD$3.7m and 25,000 visitor nights
20Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business, Sports Travel

WSL Sydney Surf Pro in Manly to generate AUD$3.7m and 25,000 visitor nights

Manly beach in Sydney, Australia, will host the World Surf League’s newest event – the Sydney Surf Pro – for the next three years. The NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, has secured the event exclusively for Sydney as part of the new global WSL Challenger Series. The WSL Sydney Surf Pro will include men’s and women’s events and is locked in for Manly from 2020 to 2022, with the first event to take place between 8-14 March next year.  James Griffin, member for Manly, said: “Manly staged the first-ever world championships in May 1964, and in March this year our iconic four-kilometre beach attracted 11-time world champion Kelly Slater to compete. “Where better to kick off the WSL Challenger Series than in the hub of surf culture that is Manly?”  ...
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UK travel agents appointed for ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

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...
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