https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/olympics/ Olympics News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:19:29+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-announces-olympic-esports-games-to-be-hosted-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-ar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-announces-olympic-esports-games-to-be-hosted-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-ar/ The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This groundbreaking step follows the IOC’s recent announcement that the IOC Executive Board (EB) has established Olympic Esports Games. The proposal will be made to the IOC Session, which will be held on the eve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:46:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-cheers-go-australia-across-the-sky-to-australian-olympians-and-paral/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-cheers-go-australia-across-the-sky-to-australian-olympians-and-paral/ Qantas is throwing its support behind the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams by unveiling a special ‘GO AUSTRALIA’ message on either side of one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The specially created graphic showcases Australian pride on an international stage and captures the essence of the iconic green and gold Aussie spirit, solidifying the Flying Kangaroo’s proud position as the official carrier of the 2024 Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:44:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-proudly-renews-its-partnership-with-the-canadian-olympic-committ/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-proudly-renews-its-partnership-with-the-canadian-olympic-committ/ Air Canada has renewed its partnership as the Official Airline of Team Canada. The new agreement, showcasing the airline’s deep passion for sport and commitment to sharing the best of Canada with the world, extends through the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and includes Paris 2024. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:08:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-sector-urges-doubling-of-queenslands-national-parks-ahead-of-2032-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-sector-urges-doubling-of-queenslands-national-parks-ahead-of-2032-o/ Prominent Queensland tourism and conservation organisations have united to urge the Australian government to financially commit to doubling the size of protected areas in order to boost tourism and local economies ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:39:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-to-award-olympics-2024-and-2028-to-paris-and-los-angeles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-to-award-olympics-2024-and-2028-to-paris-and-los-angeles/ The International Olympic Committee has agreed to award both the Olympic Games 2024 and 2028 at the same time – with either Paris or Los Angeles going first. The other city will take the 2028 Games. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:59:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lillehammer-2016-youth-olympic-games-off-to-a-flying-start/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lillehammer-2016-youth-olympic-games-off-to-a-flying-start/ The first visit of the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for the second Winter Youth Olympic Games wrapped up today in Lillehammer, Norway. Chaired by IOC member and USA ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero, the Commission was impressed with the early progress made by the Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee since the city won the bid in December 2011 and the strong government and National Olympic Committee support pledged from the outset. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:43:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazils-key-cities-gearing-up-for-the-2016-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazils-key-cities-gearing-up-for-the-2016-olympics/ With the London 2012 Olympics over, the spotlight has started to shift to Brazil, which will be hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Brazil reported increases of 9.9 percent in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the first seven months year to date, led by 14.5-percent increase in average daily rate (ADR) in local currency, according a recent report. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:24:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-wwii-museum-recalling-londons-lost-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-wwii-museum-recalling-londons-lost-olympics/ Hosting the Summer Games require years of planning and millions of dollars. Stadiums are built, funds raised, posters painted, tickets purchased and hotels and planes booked. What happens when it’s all in vain? Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:30:05 +0000