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Scottsdale Mayor Lane wants gifts policy clarified

AZ Central.com - Jan 27, 2012
Representatives attended the China Sports Tourism Expo in Haikou in the southern island province of Hainan, Scottsdale's sister city as of March 2010. Lane said the Chinese government sponsored the trip. "We've got a pretty clear indication that that's ...

BOC Chief calls for more sports tourism focus

The Freeport News - Jan 24, 2012
By Fred Sturrup A greater promotion of sports tourism by the department given that responsibility is imperative, if the country is to fully realize its potential in that area. So says Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) President Wellington Miller.

Hundreds roll into town for cycling event

Nassau Guardian - Jan 27, 2012
File Photo Yet another event on the country's surging sports tourism menu will roll into town this weekend, bringing with it hundreds of tourists and an impressive list of sponsors. Tour of The Bahamas, entering its ninth year, has continued to gain ...

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Sports Tourism Generates Millions for Fort Wayne

Sports tourism is a larger contributor to Fort Wayne's local economy. In 2011, the city has approximately 85 sporting events, bringing in visitors from every part of the country.

 

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Sport Ireland - Island of Sport

Ireland, perfect host for international sporting events. The Sports Tourism Initiative designed to attract major sporting events with tourism potential to Ireland. The strategy concentrated on those events that have the ability to showcase Ireland's natural landscape through the international media. Such events include: outdoor events, which take place against a backdrop of stunning scenery; or those events with capacity to attract large numbers of overseas visitors, which bring great economic benefit to the area in which the event is taking place. The main focus of the initiative included the promotion of Ireland as a "natural sports arena." Sports like sailing, cycling, car rallying, golf and equestrian feature prominently. Video 2001 Sports Tourism Unit, Fáilte Ireland www.failteireland.ie Unravel Travel TV www.unraveltravel.eu

 

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Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010 (2009 hi-light)

Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010 Date : 26 - 28 March 2010 Venue : Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai Sports enthusiasts travel to a Mekong river border town to compete for glory and a handsome purse. Triathlon enthusiasts are a healthy and resilient bunch. They travel far and wide, against all odds, to participate in their favourite three-discipline sport. That was very apparent when just days after Bangkoks airports reopened, following a week of down time, late last year, the Phuket Triathlon hardly missed a beat in attendance. Organisers reported less than 5% cancellations, a solid confirmation that sports tourism in Thailand is on a roll. So no surprises when a host of new triathlon events appear on Thailands annual events calendar One of them is scheduled for Nong Khai, a town on the banks of the Mekong River, facing neighbouring Laos. This small northeast town picked up the baton to host an event endorsed by the International Triathlon Union. It promises to put the upper Northeast region on the tourism map.

 

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South Africa Horse Racing

Sports tourism is a concept that is still relatively unknown in Kenya. In other parts of the world, sport has been used as a major tourist attraction with sporting nations like South Africa receiving thousands of visitors annually as a result of sport. Citizen sports Bernard Ndong was part of a group of African journalists who were invited by South Africa tourism to attend the j and b met, Africa's premier horse racing event.