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Qatar 2022: the journey begins
As Qatar steps up to become the first Arab nation to host the World Cup, the next decade provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Middle East to narrow the sport tourism gap with the West. But what does the tiny nation need to do in order to host the world’s largest sporting spectacle?
Golfing holidays in Florida with Breakers
Breakers Palm Beach, Florida, has been recognised by the prestigious World Travel Awards as North America’s Leading Golf Resort for three consecutive years. Following the resort’s 2010 triumph, Breaking Travel News called in to see just what it is that separates this world-class resort from its competitors.
Nadal and Federer play on a floating court in Qatar
Tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal took their long-stranding rivalry one step further by playing against each other on a floating platform on a lagoon in Qatar. The stars took to the specially-made court ahead of the Qatar Open, which marks the official start of the tennis calendar.
Travel & Tourism in 2011
With the global economy recovering quicker than expected over the second half of 2010 tourism insiders have begun to express cautious optimism as they look to 2011. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at what we can expect from the next 12 months.
Sharm el Sheikh News
The combination of a global downturn, huge public sector cuts, plus the volcanic ash cloud made 2010 one of the toughest years in travel and tourism history. But there’s light at the end of the austerity tunnel with 2011 set to see a surge in travel. BTN takes a look at the destinations most likely to prosper.
Sport Tourism set for a bumper 2011
2010 was a vintage year for sport tourism, but if you’d be mistaken for thinking the next 12 months will see a sporting hangover. Get ready for an action-packed 2011 featuring the world championships in swimming and athletics, plus the cricket and rugby world cups.
Ramble On: The relationship between music and tourism
As Bon Jovi are revealed as the biggest attraction of the year, Breaking Travel News here takes a look at the impact of the music industry on international tourism.
Resurgent cruise lifts Caribbean to pre-crisis levels
A resurgent cruise industry has lifted the Caribbean’s travel and tourism industry back to pre-recessionary levels, according to the latest statistics from the CTO. St Lucia, which was voted “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” at the 2010 World Travel Awards, registered a double-digit growth in arrivals.
Cricket aids Sri Lanka’s miracle recovery
Sri Lanka’s tourism economy is enjoying a miracle recovery, and with the capital Colombo a host city of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, the good times are expected to continue. BTN looks at how the island nation is preparing for even greater things to come.
VisitBritain places faith in Sport Tourism
VisitBritain is leveraging the power of Sport Tourism in its new marketing campaign, which features billboard adverts of Olympic athletes in some of the country’s favourite tourism hotspots. The Royal Wedding is also expected to play a key role in raising the UK’s tourism profile.
Interview: Trinidad & Tobago tourism minister Rupert Griffith
Trinidad & Tobago has been one of the success stories in the Caribbean this year, as the region battles back from the global economic downturn. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with newly appointed tourism minister Rupert Griffith to discuss what the future holds for this top destination.
Inter Milan win World Club Cup in Abu Dhabi
FC Internazionale Milano have won the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010, maintaining Europe’s recent stranglehold on the title with a convincing 3-0 win over TP Mazembe Englebert at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium. Hosted by Abu Dhabi, the tournament brings to a close a fine year for the emirate.