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Marriott partners with Manchester United to promote new loyalty scheme
The partnership will give the 120 million members of the Marriott Bonvoy travel programme exclusive opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime football experiences – including the chance to become the club’s stadium announcer or kit manager for the day.
Thai Airways extends English Football League partnership
The airline will once again have a digital and in stadia presence at each of the five English Football League Finals to be held at the iconic Wembley Stadium in 2019.
Get the Chelsea treatment with Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with Chelsea Football Club.
Ras Al Khaimah prepares for annual half marathon
Professional athletes, running enthusiast and armatures will be gathering in Ras Al Khaimah to take part in the world’s fastest half marathon and experience the brand-new running route surrounded by scenic views.
ITC Travel Group signs partnership with Football Escapes
ITC Travel Group is strengthening its family holiday and sports travel offerings through a new partnership with Football Escapes.
MSC Cruises partners with Chelsea FC ahead of Bellissima launch
MSC Cruises and Chelsea Football Club have jointly announced a new partnership under which MSC Cruises will become the Premier League giant’s official global cruise partner.
Vietnam to welcome inaugural F1 Grand Prix in 2020
The event, expected to provide a tremendous boost to the already thriving tourism sector in the country, will take place on a new street circuit set to be built in the capital city of Hanoi.
Gary Player leads winners at World Golf Awards
Golfing legend, Gary Player, was voted Golf Course Designer of the Year at the fifth annual World Golf Awards. The South African icon scooped top honours at golf tourism’s event of the year, which was hosted at La Manga Club, Spain.
World Golf Awards to return to La Manga Club for Gala Ceremony 2018
Leading names from the golfing world will join figureheads and influencers from the golf travel industry at Spain’s legendary La Manga Club for the fifth annual World Golf Awards.
New culinary appointment at Chelsea FC
With over 20 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, Paul Marsh started his career at the Hartwell House Hotel & Spa in Buckinghamshire and progressed to hold several head chef positions.
British Airways becomes official airline partner to England Rugby
British Airways has signed on a principal partner to Twickenham Stadium and the official airline partner to England Rugby. The carrier will fly the men’s and women’s squads to tournaments around the world.
Eva Air celebrates West Ham FC partnership as Premier League season kicks-off
EVA Air has celebrated its official partnership with West Ham United Football Club as the Premier League club took to London Stadium’s pitch for its first game of the season.