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Sports tourism nears $900 billion as fans swap stadiums for extended holidays

Once viewed as a niche segment driven by die-hard supporters, sports tourism has surged into a juggernaut valued between US$813 billion and US$927 billion as of press time. 

Global

Urban cycling destinations offer sustainable travel options

Urban cycling destinations offer sustainable travel options

Attractions

Global tourism shifts toward self-actualization as endurance fitness fuels race-cation boom

Millions now align their travel itineraries around competing, training, and recovering in what are now known as race-cations.

Hotels

Moxy Hotels opens new location in Niseko

Moxy Hotels opens new location in Niseko

Cultural Tourism

South Africa’s tourism minister to visit India for BRICS meeting

South Africa's tourism minister to visit India for BRICS meeting

Japan

UTMB World Series expands with new events in 2027

UTMB World Series expands with new events in 2027

Exclusives

India flight, hotel bookings surge amid record 2026 T20 schedule

India’s packed T20 cricket calendar is beginning to deliver business well beyond the stadium gates. Airlines, hotels, online travel

Asia

Southeast Asian sports tourism surges as global sporting events pivot to multi-city formats

As mega-tournaments adopt expansive, multi-host formats to mitigate carbon footprints and decentralise infrastructure demands, the traditional sports pilgrimage is undergoing a radical reinvention. 

Exclusives

World Cup ticket prices soar past $6,000 as FIFA introduces Super Bowl-style halftime show to woo casual travellers

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final demonstrated that football’s biggest event has become an equally powerful tourism, entertainment and

Hong Kong

Macao tourism campaign integrates sports and culture

Macao tourism campaign integrates sports and culture

Norway

Norway targets US travellers as Haaland’s World Cup run sparks tourism surge

Norway’s memorable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup did more than deliver a sporting breakthrough. It gave the country

Canada

Vancouver eyes long-term benefits from FIFA World Cup 2026

The conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, marked by Switzerland's victory, signals the start of a new chapter for the city as it seeks to transform the event's success into sustained tourism and economic development.

Americas

World Cup tourism spending surges as expanded 48-nation roster drives record attendance

It cannot be denied that the World Cup has proven itself yet again to be a driving factor in the growth of global sports tourism.

Thailand

Central and Rajadamnern launch special-edition bag

Central and Rajadamnern launch special-edition bag

Exclusives

Luxury travel surges at World Cup 2026 as soaring costs price out budget fans

The FIFA World Cup has always been one of the travel industry’s biggest commercial opportunities. Every four years, millions of

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