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Qatar Airways unveils World Cup 2022 packages
With just over a year to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks-off, Qatar Airways Holidays has launched a range of fan travel packages.
NBA games headed to Abu Dhabi next year
The National Basketball Association and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have announced a multiyear partnership to host the first NBA games in the United Arab Emirates.
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Destination Sport Experiences partners with Giro d’Italia
Following the recent launch, Destination Sport Experiences has secured a partnership with RCS Sport to become an official premium tour operator for the 2022 Giro d’Italia and its associated events.
World Golf Awards unveils 2021 winners in Dubai
World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed the best golf organisations of 2021 at its eighth annual Gala Ceremony in Dubai.
VisitBritain reveals importance of football to tourism sector
New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending.
Indian Premier League comes to Expo 2020
Rajasthan Royals Group, the owners of Expo-sponsored Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals, visited to launch Next Innings, a digital community for cricket fans.
Manchester City signs up with Dubai Expo 2020
Premier League football club Manchester City has unveiled Expo 2020 Dubai as the new training kit partner ahead of the opening of the global event this Friday.
UFC Showdown Week to return to Abu Dhabi
UFC has confirmed it will return to the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi for a series of event in October. The showcase will be headlined by UFC 267 on Saturday, October 30th.
British Airways brings final Team GB Olympic athletes home
Over the last two weeks British Airways has been flying Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the final flight carrying Olympians due to land today.
Kayak to sponsor Newcastle United this season
Kayak has become the shirt sleeve sponsor of Newcastle United. First team players will wear Kayak branding on the shirt sleeve of all home, away and third kits for the forthcoming season.
Manchester City launch Expo 2020 Dubai partnership
Expo 2020 Dubai and City Football Group have kicked off a new partnership that will see the event become the official exhibition partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City.
Local fans permitted to attend Tokyo Olympics
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics officials have confirmed today. Fans from overseas had already been banned from the event.