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All Blacks join Air New Zealand for new safety video
Air New Zealand has launched a new safety video - Air All Blacks - in support of the team during its 2019 season and as they prepare for the World Cup in Japan next month.
Adare Manor to host Ryder Cup 2026
Irish golf is set for an extended spell in the spotlight following Shane Lowry’s Open Championship victory, with the announcement of Adare Manor as host venue for the 2026 Ryder Cup.
Oman Air Holidays launches new golf-focused product
Oman Air Holidays has announced the launch of a new bespoke golf package that combines inbound tour operating expertise with local golfing knowledge provided by Arabian Greens Tours.
West Ham United extend Experience Kissimmee partnership
West Ham United have extended their deal with Experience Kissimmee, securing the destination as the club’s official destination partner for another three years. Continuing to partner with Experience Kissimmee will allow fans to keep benefitting from special offers to the destination.
Bahrain creates diving paradise with submerged Boeing 747
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority has officially announced the successful submersion of its 70-metre long decommissioned Boeing 747. The plane will become the centrepiece to the world’s largest underwater theme park, set to open in August.
Jamaica Tourist Board offers support to Reggae Girlz in France
The Jamaica Tourist Board continues to lend its support to the ‘Reggae Girlz’ and during their historic World Cup debut in France. The organisation has been promoting the destination’s message and encouraging fans to keep Jamaica top of their minds when planning a holiday this summer.
VisitBritain research highlights importance of Premier League to UK tourism
New research from VisitBritain shows the power of the Premier League in driving inbound tourism among overseas football fans, with more than three-quarters of those surveyed intending to visit the UK during the next two years.
Webb Ellis trophy touches down in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of Rugby World Cup
The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving to a champion’s welcome.
Zafiro Hotels gears up for WTA Mallorca Open
Zafiro Hotels will sponsor the fourth edition of the Women’s Tennis Association Mallorca Open, kicking off on June 17th at the island’s Santa Ponsa Tennis Academy.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company signs F1 Mercedes partnership
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport to be the first official hotel partner of the team.
Golf drives tourism figures on upward trend in Madeira
Madeira has experienced a boost in golf numbers during the first four months of 2019, with the two ‘mainland’ courses experiencing almost double-digit growth. Also, on the up is Madeira’s overall tourism revenue which showed almost two per cent growth in 2018.
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Hainan seeks to woo golf travellers with new organisation
The Hainan International Golf Alliance has been established in Haikou to bring together government and golf tourism stakeholders from across Hainan province. The body will seek to promote the tropical Chinese island as a golf tourism destination.