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Etihad Airways to become Ladies European Tour sponsor
Etihad Airways is set to become the Official Airline of the Ladies European Tour in 2016, taking over sponsorship of Europe’s leading women’s professional golf tour. The LET was originally formed as the WPGA in 1978 and over the last 36 years has developed into an internationally recognised sporting organisation.
Race of Their Lives returns to Bloomberg Television
Bloomberg Television has acquired the rights to sports news and long-form programming of the world’s longest ocean race. Season two of the highly acclaimed series ‘Race of Their Lives’ airs from this weekend and comprises seven one-hour shows with an exclusive ‘access-all-areas’ pass to the tenth edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - the unique biennial endurance challenge for amateur sailors.
Cristiano Ronaldo signs boutique hotel deal with Pestana
One of the world’s best football players, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the largest international Portuguese hotel group, Pestana, have announced a joint partnership to launch four new boutique hotels. Dionísio Pestana, owner and chairman of Pestana Hotel Group, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who both hail from Madeira, acknowledge that this collaboration emerges from a great mutual empathy and trust. The joint venture, which is co-owned, by both Ronaldo and Pestana will be managed by The Pestana Hotel Group.
Breaking Travel News interview: Andrew Humphries, General Manager, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
As the dust settles on the F1 Season, Breaking Travel News here chats with Andrew Humphries, General Manager, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi to find out how important hosting the final race of the season is for this prestigious property.
Neuschwansteiner welcomes F1 guests to Abu Dhabi with exclusive exhibition
As guests arrive in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Formula 1 season, Neuschwansteiner has welcome them to the emirate with an exclusive photographic exhibition courtesy of Sutton Images. The show, presenting images from one of the world’s leading motorsports agencies, was complemented by the gourmet cuisine of Star-chef Michael Caines.
NBA comes to the skies with IMG deal
The National Basketball Association and IMG gave signed a multiyear agreement to broadcast live NBA games on Sport 24, the only 24/7 sports channel available inflight. The new partnership will include more than 100 live regular-season, playoff and Finals games each season on inflight channel Sport 24. The IMG-owned and produced channel is available on more than 250 aircraft on ten airlines, including, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Mission Hills builds footgolf support in China
Underscoring Mission Hills’ reputation as the pioneer and innovator in China’s golf and leisure industry, the Mission Hills Footgolf Championship Grand Final, a total of 36 two-man teams battled for honours on the resort’s famous Pete Dye Course at Mission Hills Mid Valley, Shenzhen. Putting their best foot forward, Zhang Yunlong and Hu Zhiqiang were crowned champions at the championship.
Sochi Airport prepares for Russian Grand Prix
Basel Aer, a part of Russia’s largest industrial diversified group Basic Element, has said Sochi International Airport, a main gateway to the upcoming Formula One Russian Grand Prix, is planning to serve over 100,000 arriving and departing passengers before October 12th. Sochi International Airport is expecting to serve over 100,000 arriving and departing passengers from 30 countries on board over 650 flights including more than 70 charter flights from Great Britain, Italy, UAE, Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, Slovakia, Thailand, Bahrain and Turkey.
Rory McIlroy joins Turkish Airlines for #CheckInToGolf campaign
Rory McIlroy has launched Turkish Airlines’ #CheckInToGolf campaign, encouraging golf fans across the world to share their golf experiences for a chance to win some fantastic golf travel prizes, including an opportunity to meet McIlroy at the Turkish Airlines Open 2015. Golf fans can #CheckInToGolf using the hashtag on Twitter and Instagram by posting an image of their favourite golf destination and experience; whether they are currently playing or dreaming of playing whilst off the course.
Belfry Resort introduces Purva Karma four hand massage
The luxurious spa at The Belfry Hotel & Resort – considered England’s Leading Resort by the World Travel Awards - has launched a new treatment, the Purva Karma four handed massage. The treatment involves two therapists working in synchronised harmony for the ultimate in tension releasing, deeply relaxing and rebalancing massage to achieve mental and spiritual bliss.
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Mission Hills retains Reciprocal Championship
An ace performance from Australian Ian Penboss was not enough to prevent Mission Hills retaining its title in the third edition of the club’s annual Reciprocal Championship. Contested over the Stone Quarry Course and Vintage Course at Mission Hills Haikou, on the tropical island of Hainan, the two-day championship featured players representing clubs from Australia and Singapore.
Visit Florida signs on as Fulham FC sponsor
Visit Florida, the state of Florida’s official tourist board, has officially launched its partnership with Fulham Football Club as its Main Team Sponsor for the 2015/16 season. The new Fulham FC team kit boldly displays the familiar Visit Florida logo across the chest of the home, away and third kit. In addition, Visit Florida has signage at the Craven Cottage grounds and will also be featured on the Riverside Stand roof, which is on the landing approach of London’s Heathrow Airport.