Visa has launched a new report illustrating the positive impact of mega-sporting events and the influence they have on tourism spending in the event host countries. Among the first organisations to note the increasing important of mega-sporting events to tourism was World Sports Tourism Congress, which will be examining the impact of the phenomenon during the Rugby World Cup later this year.

Global fraud rate down, but online ticketing still seeing challenges. Survey findings released by CyberSource Corporation, a Visa company (NYSE: V) show that while airlines are gaining in their war against fraud, much work remains to be done. Airlines reported a loss of about $1.4 billion USD to online payment fraud in 2010.

Political freedom has cost Tunisia a slice of vital tourism revenue, at least in the short term. Here Breaking Travel News visits to assess just what it will take to get the country back into the plans for European holidaymakers.

Fashion plays an inescapable part in what is considered to look cool on the ski slopes. On luxury ski holidays fashion trends change from year to year, but underpinning it this is the essential gear that you will need in order to keep you safe and at a comfortable temperature; neither too hot nor too cold. Here we will look at the essential ski gear that, as a beginner, you should take on your ski trip.

Adolfo Cambiaso, the greatest player polo of all time, led a field of top players for the most glamorous event in the UK summer sporting calendar, Sunset Polo, a charity tournament sponsored by boutique hotel brand, Mantis Collection. BTN was on hand to report all the action.

Joburg has emerged as one of the frontrunners to host the One Young World Summit in 2012, a dynamic global platform for young leaders making a difference in their communities. The City of Gold, where 42 percent of the population is under 24, provides a vibrant and enterprising environment to nurture its youth.