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Argentina House opens in Joburg
Argentina is showcasing its unique attractions at this summer’s World Cup finals in Johannesburg, South Africa with the launch of special exhibition dedicated to its tourism and cultural heritage. Argentina House was opened by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Estela de Carlotto, football legend Ozzie Ardiles and Miss Argentina.
World Football House hosts presidential reception
South Africa’s President Zuma welcomed a VIP delegation that included 25 presidents from across the world, as well as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, for the opening of World Football House, a ground-breaking exhibition taking place in Johannesburg during this summer’s World Cup.
realbuzz.com guide to the top 10 sporting holidays
Improving your fitness during a holiday may seem quite the opposite of a relaxing break, but getting away from the daily grind and doing some energetic and revitalising exercise can be the perfect re-charge.
Record revenues expected at FIFA 2010
Broadcasting and marketing revenues at this summer’s World Cup in South Africa are expected to generate a record £2.2 billion. This includes a record £690 million in sponsorship secured by the sport’s governing body Fifa – representing a 80 percent increase compared to the last World Cup in Germany.
World Cup 2010 Preview: Mangaung/Bloemfontein
The artistic city of Mangaung/Bloemfontein is the provincial capital of the Free State Province, and home to some of the country’s most fanatical football supporters. It will play host to a number of group games at the FIFA World Cup, as well as one of last 16 matches. So what does it offer fans after the 90 minutes is up?
Top line-up announced for landmark sport tourism conference
A line-up of top sport tourism heavyweights has been unveiled for a ground-breaking conference that will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa during the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2010 Preview: Durban
Durban will host to a number of matches at this summer’s World Cup, including one semi-final. BTN looks at the city’s sport tourism credentials, including the attractions and opportunties for business and leisure travellers alike.
World Cup 2010 Preview: Pretoria
In the first of a series looking at the host cities of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, BTN looks at Pretoria’s sport tourism credentials, including the attractions and opportunties for business and leisure travellers alike.
Abu Dhabi and Man City renew partnership
Manchester City has renewed its sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, which becomes the Premiership club’s official destination partner. The hugely respected tourism authority won “World’s Leading Tourism Board” at the 2009 World Travel Awards.
Beckham delivers England’s World Cup bid
Nine candidates bidding to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 have begun delivering their proposals to Fifa. David Beckham presented England’s bid to Sepp Blatter, telling the Fifa president of the “passion and emotion” the nation would bring to the tournament and declaring “football runs through our veins”.
South Africa receives World Cup boost
Whilst fewer overseas football fans are expected to travel to this summer’s World Cup in South Africa, those that did are expected to stay for longer and spend more compared to previous tournaments such as Germany 2006.
FIFA green lights South Africa’s World Cup stadiums
FIFA has given the green light to South Africa’s ten World Cup host stadiums following a 10-day final inspection. Six new stadia have been built and four given total renovations in preparation for the tournament, which kicks off on 11 June.