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Elevate your sporting experience in Paris
24Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Venues & Stadiums

Elevate your sporting experience in Paris

Seine-Saint-Denis was the beating heart of Paris 2024 and a major reason why the French capital has been ranked the world’s top sports city in 2025. Ramy James Salameh discovered the reinvention of the northern Parisian suburbs accelerated by the Olympics. Let me set the scene. I was swimming in France’s highest pool, some 140 metres above the ground beneath a neon sign declaring ‘head in the clouds’ and beside floor-to-ceiling windows looking out upon the gleaming venues of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. I’d checked into the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort in Seine-Saint-Denis a part of northern Paris which encompasses a collection of suburbs beyond the Périphérique, now boosted by the Olympics and evolving into a symbol of creative energy, cultural renewal and sporting legacy...
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Sports resort in focus: Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort
1Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts

Sports resort in focus: Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort

Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort, nestled in the heart of Provence’s picturesque countryside in the Var region of southeastern France, is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and European Tour Destinations.  Renowned for its natural beauty, the resort is set within 750 acres of lush landscapes providing a tranquil escape for golf enthusiasts and families seeking an active and wellbeing escape. The resort features golf courses, a spa, four restaurants, and a selection of luxury suites and villas.  Golf at Terre Blanche Terre Blanche’s outstanding golf offerings make it a premier destination for golf tourism. The resort boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses:  Le Château Course: designed for competitive play, this 6,616m-long course feature...
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Sports travel bucket list: Europe’s best sports resorts and hotels
1Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sports travel bucket list: Europe’s best sports resorts and hotels

Europe is renowned for its stunning landscapes, cultural richness, and world-class hospitality, making it a top destination for sports travellers. Across the continent, luxury sports resorts and hotels cater to adventurers, athletes, and active holidaymakers, offering exceptional facilities and diverse activities for all skill levels. From the sun-drenched Mediterranean coasts to the snow-capped Alps, Europe’s sports resorts are uniquely positioned in some of the most breathtaking locations.  Travellers can enjoy a variety of sporting experiences and activities tailored to their passions. For golf enthusiasts, many resorts boast championship-standard courses designed by legendary architects, complemented by state-of-the-art practice facilities. Similarly, Europe’s best ski resorts ...
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Cycas Hospitality to manage Oxford United FC’s new stadium hotel
22Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts, Sports Business, Venues & Stadiums

Cycas Hospitality to manage Oxford United FC’s new stadium hotel

Pan-European hospitality management company Cycas Hospitality has been appointed to manage the new-build Radisson hotel that will be located at Oxford United Football Club’s upcoming new stadium. Marking Cycas Hospitality's first UK-based property under management, the new hotel within the 16,000-seat, all-electric stadium near Kidlington, five miles north of Oxford, will feature a range of construction and operational measures to ensure the highest standard of environmental sustainability.  The development, which aims to secure a permanent, sustainable home for the football club alongside long-lasting community benefits, comprises a stadium, conference and exhibition centre for more than 1,000 delegates and purpose-built hotel servicing both visitors and local corporate clients...
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International Luxury Hotel Association and Matrix Fitness partner to enhance wellness in hospitality 
1Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

International Luxury Hotel Association and Matrix Fitness partner to enhance wellness in hospitality 

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has announced Matrix Fitness as its newest official partner to support the integration of wellness-focused fitness solutions within the luxury hospitality sector. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing guest well-being through innovative fitness experiences tailored to high-end properties.  Through this collaboration, ILHA and Matrix Fitness will share insights and best practices with industry professionals, focusing on the evolving role of fitness and wellness in luxury hospitality. Matrix Fitness will contribute to discussions on emerging trends, technology integration, and wellness initiatives that align with the needs of modern travellers, including at ILHA's INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference in Las Vegas...
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Sports resort in focus: JA The Resort, Dubai
25Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sports resort in focus: JA The Resort, Dubai

Sporting enthusiasts will just love JA The Resort, which is located on a private 800m beachfront on the pristine shores of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. The five-star all-inclusive destination comprises three distinct properties, more than 25 restaurants and bars, a world-class nine-hole championship golf course, an equestrian centre, watersports hub and shooting range.  Regarded as Dubai’s largest experience resort and spanning one million square metres of lush greenery, there are more than 40 activities and experiences that families, couples, solo travellers and groups of friends can enjoy during an active stay.  As well as golf, horse riding, swimming and diving, the resort is also home to the JA Sports Centre, a 168-acre sporting facility which can host professional teams and gra...
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Sport hotel in focus: Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone
14Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts

Sport hotel in focus: Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone

Located at the iconic Silverstone Circuit in England, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone hotel opened its doors in summer 2023.  Offering unbeatable views of Silverstone’s International Pits start/finish straight, the 197-room Hilton Garden Inn is Silverstone’s first and only trackside hotel – and it’s open all year round, not just for major motor sport events held at the circuit. The Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone is Hilton’s latest property connected to a sporting venue. In the UK, the brand also has the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl cricket ground in Southampton, the Hilton Garden Inn Manchester at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, and the Hilton Garden Inn at Doncaster Racecourse. The Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone hotel has 197 rooms (Ima...
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Sports hotel in focus: Yankees ‘Grand Slam Suite’ at New York Hilton Midtown
19Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports hotel in focus: Yankees ‘Grand Slam Suite’ at New York Hilton Midtown

If you’re a New York Yankees baseball fan, then this may just be the ultimate hotel suite for you… The New York Hilton Midtown hotel has announced that reservations are now available for the Yankees-inspired “Grand Slam Suite”, which is available for select dates in July, August and September 2023.  Hilton is an official partner of the Yankees and the baseball-themed suite is one of several offers from Hilton hotels across the city which celebrate the team and all that the Big Apple has to offer. “The New York Yankees are legendary in the eyes of baseball fans around the world and have remained a beloved symbol of New York City for more than a century,” said Mark Sanders, general manager, New York Hilton Midtown. “As an iconic hotel in Midtown Manhattan, we’re thrilled to honour base...
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Sports hotel in focus: Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa
17May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Sports hotel in focus: Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa – the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in Spain and the fourth operating under the luxury brand in Europe.  To capitalise on the hotel’s prime position within the prestigious La Manga Club Resort in Murcia, southeast Spain, the property has undergone extensive refurbishment. As well as golf and a spa, the hotel’s extensive world-class sports facilities offer a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. “Every Grand Hyatt hotel is carefully designed as a destination within a destination and the newly opened Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa sets the bar high when it comes to delivering a luxury travel experience with an abundance of options for our discerning guests,” said...
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Viktor Troicki to serve up tennis masterclass at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences
20Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Viktor Troicki to serve up tennis masterclass at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences

Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences will welcome Serbian former tennis pro Viktor Troicki for an exclusive two-week tennis residency on the island. The Davis Cup winner, who achieved a career high world ranking of No.12, will offer Amilla guests top-class tailored coaching, practice workshops and pro tips from 26 October to 6 November 2021. Troicki became the first tennis player in the Open era to win all three major team competitions, with the World Team Cup in 2009, Davis Cup in 2010 and partnering with Novak Djokovic to win the inaugural ATP Cup in 2020. The 35-year-old announced his retirement from professional tennis at the end of June. Amilla Maldives has a long tradition of serving up some of the biggest names in tennis for one-off exhibitions, residencies and clinics, givin...
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel co-venture plans Madrid, New York, Manchester and Paris openings
9Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel co-venture plans Madrid, New York, Manchester and Paris openings

It’s not just Cristiano Ronaldo’s football career that is a major success at the moment - but also his career as a hotelier.   Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels - the hospitality partnership between the superstar footballer and the Pestana Hotel Group - is planning to add a number of new hotels to its portfolio. The group already has properties in Ronaldo’s hometown of Funchal, on Portugal’s island of Madeira, and in the Portuguese capital city Lisbon. And it was also announced that Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels is also planning to launch properties in Madrid, Marrakech, New York City, Paris and Manchester. Pestana CR7’s Manchester hotel, the brand’s seventh in total, is in the city where Portugal captain Ronaldo made his name playing for Manchester United. It was also where Ronaldo first wor...
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Man Utd and Marriott Hotels unveil the ‘Seat of Dreams’ at the Theatre of Dreams 
17Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts, Sports Business, Sports Travel

Man Utd and Marriott Hotels unveil the ‘Seat of Dreams’ at the Theatre of Dreams 

Manchester United and Marriott Hotels have unveiled the “Seat of Dreams” - a new concept that will be launched at the club’s Old Trafford stadium. United’s Premier League clash against rivals Liverpool on Sunday 20 October will see the Seat of Dreams used for the first time. This unique matchday experience allows supporters to watch the action from a coveted vantage point in the ground while also enjoying special perks such as complimentary food and drinks, early entry to the stadium, and the opportunity to meet Man Utd legends. The new addition at the Theatre of Dreams will be awarded to four fans at random through a complimentary upgrade to their existing match ticket. Official hotel partner The debut of the Seat of Dreams concept also marks the kick-off of a larger relationship be...
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London record hotel openings in 2020 will boost sports and MICE sectors
9Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

London record hotel openings in 2020 will boost sports and MICE sectors

London’s MICE and sports event sectors will be boosted by a record 7,995 new hotel rooms opening across 65 new hotels in 2020.  Next year the UK capital will host seven matches in the Euro 2020 football championships, including both semi-finals and the final. And major sports business events to be held will include the International Sports Convention at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June.  According to data published by STR, next year’s new hotel and room openings will be added to the 158,956 existing hotel rooms in the city. London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s promotional agency, said in a statement: “New hotel room openings have soared from 3,222 in 2010 to 7,995 planned for 2020. This means that in ten years [2010-2020], London’s overall hotel room capacity has increased ...
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