Sport Events and Sports Tourism

ICC names official travel and tours licensee - 5 Feb 08

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Gullivers Sports Travel, trading under the business name 'Cricket Logistics', to act as its exclusive licensee of official travel and tours services for ICC events.

Singapore make Sports Hub decision - 21 Jan 08

The Singapore government has selected the Singapore Sports Hub Consortium (SSHC) led by Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd as the preferred bidder for the $800m Singapore Sports Hub project.

Trump gets green light for golf course plan - 13 Dec 07

Donald Trump's controversial £2 billion golf complex in Scotland has been given the green light by local councillors.

London 2012 could boost UK tourism to the tune of £3bn - 6 Sep 07

The UK's tourist industry could be given a £3 billion boost by the London 2012 Olympic Games, according to a new report from hotel chain Travelodge.

SPORTSWORLD WINS BEIJING 2008 TOUR CONTRACT - 1 Aug 07

Sportsworld has been appointed by the British Olympic Association and 17 other National Olympic Committees around the world as an Official Ticket and Tour Operator for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

VISITBRITAIN RAMPS UP EVENT PROGRAMME - 20 Jul 07

Britain’s national tourism agency, VisitBritain, has launched a new programme aimed at luring more international events to the UK.

‘TEAMELBOURNE’ PROMOTES SPORT IN VICTORIA - 14 Jun 07

Melbourne, the world’s leading host city for sporting events according to a recent report, has unveiled an alliance between its top sports clubs to promote business and strengthen membership, partnerships and community relationships.

SOCHI TO BENEFIT FROM RELIABLE INVESTMENT PARTNERS - 3 Apr 07

The city of Sochi welcomed the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development to discuss new investment opportunities in the Krasnodar Region, adding depth to the Sochi 2014 promise of delivering an memorable Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on time and within budget and ensuring the long-term success of Sochi’s redevelopment.

STRONG SUPPORT IS SOCHI 2014 BID'S KEY ASSET - 26 Feb 07

The International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission concluded its visit to Sochi, Russia citing the strong local and national backing for the bid at a public and political level as its greatest strength.

IAAF EVALUATION COMMISSION SAYS DAEGU BID “VERY SPECIAL” - 26 Feb 07

IAAF Vice President Helmut Digel described Daegu’s bid to host the World Championships in Athletics in 2011/2013 as “very special” at the conclusion of the IAAF Evaluation Visit to Korea.