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GREEK ISLAND OF MYKONOS PREPARES FOR FIRST RUNNING FESTIVAL
Mykonos, the popular Greek island in the Aegean Sea, is preparing to…
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SPORTS TOURISM INITIATIVES TOP OF AGENDA AS QATAR AND LEBANON PARTNER UP AHEAD OF 2022 WORLD CUP
Qatar and Lebanon are planning a partnership to launch sports tourism initiatives…
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EUROPE EXPECTED TO OCCUPY 57% MARKET SHARE OF SPORTS TOURISM WITH FOOTBALL AS MAJOR DRAW
A recent report has cast light on the potential Europe has to…
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HOW THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES BREATHED NEW LIFE INTO BIRMINGHAM’S SPORTS TOURISM SECTOR
The 2022 Commonwealth Games had a major impact on sports tourism in…
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AUSTRALIA TARGETS INDIA AS NUMBER 1 TOURIST MARKET WITH HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SPORTING EVENT
Tourism Australia is banking on the India-Pakistan cricket clash at the ICC…
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THE 19TH MEDITERRANEAN GAMES CREATE NEW TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORAN
The 19th Mediterranean Games are taking place from June 25 to July…
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HOW CYPRUS IS BOOSTING ITS SPORTS TOURISM EXPERIENCES
Cyprus officials have turned their attention to sports tourism, which could be…
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SINGAPORE LINES UP BIG EVENTS AS SPORTS TOURISM GATHERS MOMENTUM
Singapore is continuing a return to live spectators and sports festivities in…
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WHY ANGUILLA HAS BECOME A KEY DESTINATION FOR GLOBAL TENNIS TALENT
Top resorts and a successful academy has made the island of Anguilla…
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FURY ROAD: EGYPT’S SPORTS TOURISM BOOSTED BY DESERT CHALLENGE RALLY
The Egypt Desert Challenge Rally and Cross Egypt Challenge have been arranged…
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IRELAND SECURES RECORD €150M FUNDING FOR SPORTS CAPITAL AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAMME
Ireland's sports tourism, which is estimated to be worth around €500 million…
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OLYMPIAN JANJA GARNBRET MADE AMBASSADOR FOR SLOVENIAN SPORTS TOURISM
The Slovenian Tourist Board has partnered with Janja Garnbret, a professional climber…
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UNWTO AND UEFA ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations…
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MALAGA TO INVEST IN NEW INITIATIVES TO BOOST CYCLE TOURISM INDUSTRY
A new initiative aiming to boost cycle tourism in Malaga has been…
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MUNICH TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1972 OLYMPIC GAMES
Munich will come alive to visitors through a range of events embracing…
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GREECE PARTNERS WITH APOLLO TRAVEL GROUP TO PROMOTE SPORTS TOURISM
The Tourism Ministry of Greece recently announced it has partnered with the…
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“THE GREATEST ARENA ON EARTH”: LAS VEGAS BOOSTS SPORTS TOURISM
Las Vegas officials are going to great lengths to boost the city’s…
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MORE EVENTS AND MOBILE TICKETS FUEL SPORTS TOURISM BOOM
An increase in athletic events, along with the rise of mobile ticketing,…
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TASHKENT TO HOST 2025 ASIAN YOUTH PARALYMPIC GAMES
Tashkent is due to host the Asian Youth Paralympic Games in 2025.…
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SPORTS TOURISM: LONG TERM GROWTH DESPITE SETBACKS
The sports tourism market is expected to grow by USD 1,381bn (€1,161bn) during 2020-2024,…
