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Thailand gears up for sport tourism boom
With double-digit growth in foreign visitors expected in 2010, Thailand has not only proved but its incredible resilience but a forward-thinking attitude towards developing new markets, and Sport Tourism in particular. BTN reports.
Phuket prepares to host world-class sailing event
Phuket is preparing to host one of Asia’s largest sailing events, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
World Cup bidding heats up at Soccerex in Rio
The battle to host the 2018 World Cup has been the overriding theme at this year’s Soccerex, which is being hosted in Rio de Janeiro for the first time.
Abu Dhabi to stage Volvo Ocean Race
Abu Dhabi has the proven capabilities to stage a world-class stopover when the Volvo Ocean Race arrives at its shores on January 1st 2012, according to the CEO of the ultimate round-the-world yachting event.
World Cup star Diego Forlan to head Uruguay tourism campaign
Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlan, who won the Golden Ball as best player at the FIFA 2010 World Cup, has been signed up to spearhead a campaign to boost tourism to his homeland.
Tri-Nations provides $174m sport tourism lift
The 2010 Tri-Nations contributed $174.3m to the sport tourism economy across the southern hemisphere, with Johannesburg, Sydney and Christchurch enjoying revenue windfalls by hosting the top rugby tournament.
First Sport Tourism report to be launched at WTM
A delegation of top travel and sports officials gathered in London for the announcement of a new annual report that will examine the dynamics and potential of the $600 billion sport tourism industry.
Joburg builds stylish sporting legacy
The city of Johannesburg is building on its post World Cup sporting legacy by hosting one of Africa’s most prestigious polo tournaments. The 2010 Inanda Africa Cup will be held in Sandton and promises to offer a superb blend of sport, glamour and culinary flair with an African twist.
Delhi builds a sporting legacy
India will fall under the sporting spotlight in October when Delhi hosts the 19th Commonwealth Games. With three months before the opening ceremony, Breaking Travel News takes a look at preparations for the event.
Sport tourism – Britain’s great cash cow
The England football team may be underachieving prima donnas but the nation’s great sporting events, such as Wimbledon and the Premier League, are attracting 3 million international visitors and over £2bn in revenue per annum, according to new figures from VisitBritain.