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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.
Sport tourism takes centre stage
With South Africa revelling in World Cup glory, a delegation of sport tourism leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the landmark World Sport Destination Expo to gain further insights into the fastest growing sector of travel.
Pioneering sport and event complex launches in Thailand
The groundbreaking Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club is poised to become Asia’s pre-eminent competition, training and event complex when it opens this November. The world-class facilities is marking its global launch at the prestigious World Sports Destination Expo in Johannesburg this month.
South Africa enjoys World Cup tourism windfall
South African tourism officials say football fans have already brought an economic windfall that looks set to continue as the big countries progress to the later stages of the tournament.
Abu Dhabi builds world-class sport tourism credentials
The fast-growing emirate of Abu Dhabi has idenitifed sport tourism as a fundamental strategy to help meet its ambitious growth targets. From hosting the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to its new partnership with Manchester City, it is utilising the power of sport to spread its name globally.