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Lausanne celebrates 30 years as the Olympic Capital
20Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Lausanne celebrates 30 years as the Olympic Capital

The scenic city of Lausanne in Switzerland, nestled between the serene waters of Lake Geneva and the majestic Swiss Alps, is ready to offer unparalleled sport tourism experiences to mark its 30th anniversary as the Olympic Capital. Home to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and host to numerous international sport federations, Lausanne's designation as the Olympic Capital is far from ceremonial. The city celebrates Olympic heritage and captivates visitors with its vibrant sports culture. An action-packed calendar To mark its milestone 30th anniversary, Lausanne has curated a series of free, festive, and sportive events. Key highlights include the unveiling of the Olympic cauldron – a legacy of the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games – and the innovative M2 Challenge in colla...
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Sport + Travel Interview: Angelita Teo – IOC’s Director of the Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH)
29Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Travel

Sport + Travel Interview: Angelita Teo – IOC’s Director of the Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH)

Sports Tourism Media visited ‘The Olympic Museum’ (TOM) last summer to relive the greatest moments in Olympic history and to discover a truly unique cultural and sporting resource. Thus, we are delighted to interview Angelita Teo, who joined the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the Director of the Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH) in October of 2019. She brings with her a wealth of expertise and influence in the cultural sector from Singapore, as their former Senior Director of the National Heritage Board (NHB) of Singapore and Director of the National Museum of Singapore (NMS). See how sport, travel and culture continue to impact on Angelita's lifestyle... Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRa2kgn9CY/ What w...
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The Sports Tourism Blog: a tour of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne
11May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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The Sports Tourism Blog: a tour of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne

Lausanne is truly an Olympic city. Not only is it home to Olympic House, the International Olympic Committee's HQ which opened in June 2019, but also The Olympic Museum.  Referred to as TOM for short - there's no doubt that this is one of the best sports museums anywhere in the world. The permanent and temporary exhibitions provide a lasting sporting narrative and legacy for all citizens and creeds. It also provides for a unique events venue that has mass appeal across many industry sectors.  Sports Tourism News co-editor Ramy Salameh paid a visit to The Olympic Museum in Lausanne and here he picks out some of the best things to see. An Olympic journey  Even before you step through the entrance of the museum, your personal Olympic journey starts within the “Olympic Park” that sits eith...
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IOC and Airbnb agree Olympic partnership: all the details about the deal
19Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business, Sports Travel

IOC and Airbnb agree Olympic partnership: all the details about the deal

International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb have announced a major partnership agreement to support the Olympic Movement through to 2028.  The nine-year, five-Games deal includes accommodation provisions that will reduce costs for Olympic Games organisers and stakeholders, minimise the need for construction of new accommodation infrastructure for the Olympic Games period, and generate direct revenue for local hosts and communities. Working together with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Airbnb will also promote accommodation that supports accessibility for people with disabilities or other accessibility needs. Reactions to the partnership IOC president Thomas Bach “This innovative partnership underpins our strategy to ensure that the efficient staging of the Olympic Gam...
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