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Algarve to welcome first Formula 1 Grand Prix
The Algarve in Portugal has been chosen to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time this autumn. The event will take place in October at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao.

Sandals to take centre stage as West Indies tour begins
Sandals Resorts International has been selected as the principal sponsor of the West Indies cricket team for the upcoming three-test series against England. The contest starts on the July 8th.

LaLiga to promote Spain as safe tourism destination
The government, LaLiga and the Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain have come together in a bid to boost and promote the country as a safe destination for tourism.

Yas Island to welcome UFC 251 in July
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has been confirmed as host for the upcoming Fight Island event from UFC. The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi confirmed the showcase would be hosted in the popular leisure, shopping and entertainment destination next month.

Just a Drop joins 2.6 Challenge this weekend
Pioneered to mark the 40th anniversary of the London Marathon, the challenge asks participants to complete an activity based around the numbers 26 or 2.6.

Belfry Hotel places charity at centre stage in 2020
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel situated in the heart of the country in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire.

Voting underway for World Golf Awards
Voting for World Golf Awards has opened ahead of the seventh annual gala ceremony in Dubai. The red-carpet event will take place at Park Hyatt Dubai on the evening of Thursday, October 29th.

Messi greets UAE school children at Expo 2020
Ten school students from the UAE netted an opportunity of a lifetime earlier: a chance to meet one of the most celebrated athletes in history, Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador Lionel Messi.

UAE Tour to set off from Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel, sponsor of the White Jersey for the second consecutive year, is encouraging residents, their families and the general public to visit the Pointe on Sunday.

Mauritius to welcome prestigious polo tournament this summer
Mauritius is set to host a prestigious polo match later in the year following the signing of a new partnership. The news was announced at the annual Snow Polo World Cup, hosted each year in St. Moritz.

NFL Draft headed to Las Vegas this April
The draft, which runs from April 23rd-25th, comes to Las Vegas as the Raiders prepare to embark on their first season in the city and at Allegiant Stadium.

Ajax partners with Curaçao Tourist Board
The Curaçao Tourist Board will also be using various channels to promote the island as a tourist destination among the team’s millions of supporters.