Sports Tourism News
What’s New This Winter, in La Plagne, France?
More than 60 years ago, La Plagne was created. To do so, men shaped mountains to construct the resort we know, and love. Today, faced with our current challenges, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that the mountains, in fact, shape us.
Grand Hyatt Celebrates Its Spanish Debut With Opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa
The iconic 192-room resort owned by Grupo Inversor Hesperia becomes the first Grand Hyatt along the Mediterranean coastline to offer the brand’s elevated travel experience in this exclusive golf destination
Active Travel Group team shapes up for further growth after record-breaking year
Active Travel Group (ATG) has reported a record year of growth across all brands, with full year booked revenues of £42m, up 47% on prior year and 38% compared to pre-Covid
North Dakota Invites Golfers to Play at its Standout Courses
In celebration of longer days and mild temperatures, North Dakota Tourism invites visitors to kick-off the golf season by playing incredible courses found throughout the state.
Marriott Bonvoy Offers Epic Sports Experiences as NCAA Official Hotel Partner for 7th Year
Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences, is bringing sports fans a host of epic experiences and stays in its seventh year as the Official Hotel Partner of the NCAA®.
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Mountain biking in Quito, a unique experience for lovers of adventure and nature
Quito is the ideal destination for mountain bikers due to its wonderful landscapes, uneven terrains and perfect places to ascend and descend on all surface types. It also offers a wide range of nature tourism, whereby taking some small trails you can cross the moorland and shaded forests, while admiring the biodiversity of the area.
Dubai launches 10-year strategy to develop sports sector
The Dubai Sports Council has approved a 10-year strategy for developing the emirate’s sports sector, with plans to organise 3,000 local, regional and international events and host 1,000 international training camps as part of the strategy.
Snow worries if you fly to Finland with Finnair
With snow in short supply this winter, skiers can be sure of finding plenty of the fresh powder in Finland to enjoy the best of the ski season. From Lapland to Lakeland, Finland’s ski snowbound season is long and usually lasts from November all the way through to April. Be they beginners or advanced, skiers of all levels will find the perfect slope on Finland’s fells and long hills, while thrill seekers can head off-piste to explore the Finnish winter wilderness.
RAS AL KHAIMAH RECORDS ITS HIGHEST VISITOR NUMBERS IN 2022
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed over 1.13M visitors in 2022. Results exceed 2019 pre-pandemic levels, with highest ever number of annual arrivals to the Nature Emirate and a 15.6% increase on 2021.
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosts The CLYMB Games and welcomes international skydiving teams from overseas
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosted international skydiving teams from overseas who arrived at the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub to compete head-to-head in The CLYMB Games.
Heli Purchases Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge
Heli announced this week that it has closed on the purchase of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge located half-way between Golden and Revelstoke, BC at the East gate of Glacier National Park.
VAIL MOUNTAIN OPENS LEGENDARY BACK BOWLS DURING CELEBRATORY 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Vail Mountain received over 18” of natural snowfall during this week’s winter storm, allowing the resort to open the Legendary Back Bowls on the resort’s 60th birthday.