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Travel enthusiasts, here's a compelling read for you! 🌍 Dive into the latest article on participation growth in Great Britain and Ireland—insights that could inspire your next adventure or simply broaden your travel knowledge. Here's a key takeaway worth pondering: - Discover the evolving trends of travel participation in these regions, shedding light on the changing dynamics of exploration. - Gain valuable insights into the factors driving this growth, offering a glimpse into the diverse travel preferences of individuals. - Uncover the hidden gems and unique destinations highlighted in the article, sparking ideas for your upcoming travel plans. Let this article ignite your wanderlust and open your eyes to the richness of travel experiences waiting to be explored. Happy reading! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gxtWBSeb

Did you know that Sports Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in tourism, it is estimated to grow globally by 17.5% through 2030 and it is proven to accelerate economic development and more sustainable development in communities? According to UN Tourism, "Mega sport events such as World Cups can be a catalyst for tourism development if successfully leveraged with destination branding, infrastructure development and other economic and social benefits." Sports and recreation tourism provides communities large and small millions of dollars in economic impact each year, including a big boost to local businesses. However, proper planning and partnerships are essential to ensure that the benefits are maximized and that any negative impacts are minimized. What are Washington State's sports economic development leaders doing to capitalize on events such as FIFA26? And what opportunities exist for smaller and rural communities with youth sports tourism, and recreation-centered economic development? What are the best practices in aligning regional partners for successful projects and events? How are communities collaborating and being more inclusive toward more equitable sports-related projects to maximize impact? Our Closing Session Fireside Chat, "Sprinting, Dribbling, Skating, Leaping Forward Together: Impactful Economic Development through Sports & Recreation" during our upcoming Summer Conference will explore these questions and more. Join us to hear from these inspiring top-tier leaders who are leading successful sports and recreation-related organizations and initiatives. Learn, gather ideas and share your own! Join leaders from across WA in Spokane this June 18-20 as we explore "Sprinting Towards a More Equitable Future" at the 2024 WEDA Summer Conference. Check out the updated agenda, current discounts & REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gQSc5NT LAST CALL for registration is this week! #WEDA #EconomicDevelopment #Spokane #MeetInSpokane #greaterSpokane #sportstourism #StateOfWaTourism #sportseconomics

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TRAIN TO THE BAROSSA In 2014, I went to the World Cup in Brazil to support Australia and was fortunate to see one of the best goals of the World Cup by Tim Cahill against the Netherlands. On our return trip to Australia, we went to San Francisco and went on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Now, to get onto the Napa Valley Wine Train, the quickest way is to drive for approximately an hour to connect with the Napa Valley Wine Train. When I returned to Australia, a colleague and I started to re-explore the opportunity to have the Barossa Regional Wine Train and developed the attached concept in more detail in 2016. What excited me was being involved in the last stage of the Adelaide Convention Centre Development; I could imagine some 3000 delegates walking out of the convention centre, getting on a Train that would take them to one of the most highly prized wine regions in the world, without having to drive: in just under 90 mins —enhancing the whole experience. There are very few places in the world that could offer this. Further, this would also align with the projected population growth /HOUSING demand and enable the expansion of rail services to Nuriootpa, servicing the excellent tourism opportunity and providing an expanded rail passenger service.  For various reasons, we haven't embraced rail. Is it time to embrace rail? With Gather Round being such a success and AFL football now going to the Barossa, imagine going there by train. I also plan to go to football at Mt Barker by train one day. Dreams are great and become even more astounding when they become reality. #rail #tourism #infrastructure #housing

With the urban growth zone at Concordia this should be an absolute no-brainer.

Thanks to Nicholas Zoroya EdD and Brandon Podgorski for having me on the show! Starting this program in Cape Town was one of the most rewarding parts of my teaching career so far. I hope this leads to more collaboration between universities so we can create more international education opportunities for our sport management students! Check out the episode now! #studyabroad #podcast #sportmanagement

Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) The #VRC today released its economic impact assessment for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival -- ✔ $468.3 million in economic impact for #Victoria ✔ $605.7 million in direct expenditure across #Australia ✔ 67,555 individual visitors from interstate/overseas, up 10.9% on 2022, and 2nd highest number since tracking commenced in 2007 ✔ $49.4 million spent on retail, fashion, and grooming ✔ $43.1 million spent on accommodation, a 22% increase year on year ✔ Just shy of 219,000 bed nights - more than 70% of out-of-state visitors staying in hotels ✔ $32 million spent on F&B as people embraced the food scene both at #Flemington and around the city Without doubt, this is truly the "race that stops a nation", and the economic impact of the #MelbourneCupCarnival is undeniable for our city. With the #AustralianOpen in JAN and #MelbourneCupCarnival in NOV bookending our #majorevent calendar, punctuated in the middle by the roar of the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix and a litany of hallmark events that occur year-on-year, it's no wonder that our reputation as the #majoreventcapital of Australia is the envy of the nation. #melbourne #victoria #tourismmatters #jobs #economicimpact Luke Kinniburgh Naomi Smith Steve Dimopoulos Brendan McClements Kelly Dickson Shae Keenan Sally Capp AO Nicholas ReeceAlison Leighton Ludo Campbell-Reid Hon DINZ Louise Scott Michelle King Chris Porter Michelle Dall'Ava

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"Is football really worth it?” I asked Rik. ⚽   Even though it’s been raining most days, it’s supposedly summer here in Europe. 🌧️🌦️ Every four years, this means the European Championship football is being played. 🏆   Rik, of course, is watching all of it. This year, Germany is hosting the tournament, and it's expected to boost tourism revenue by 1 billion euros. 💰   While that sounds impressive, it's only a 0.1% increase in the German economy for this quarter. This raises an important question: is it worth it? 🤔 Events like this bring a wave of overtourism. 🌊   Yes, accommodations, restaurants, and bars see a temporary boost, but the benefits are short-lived and concentrated in specific areas.   As a Dutchy, with our team reaching as far as the semi-finals, I understand the excitement. I even enjoyed a few matches in a packed, lively orange bar. 🦁 But how would I feel if I were a German local? 🇩🇪   Despite efforts to spread matches across the country and promote train travel, it still feels like overtourism.   What are your thoughts on mega sports events and overtourism? Share your thoughts in the comments! ⚽ #goodtourism #overtourism #sportstourism #europeanchampionships #soccer #positiveimpact #responsibletravel Good Tourism Institute

Sporting calendars & event locations determine #businesstravel needs for #sports organisations, and these can vary greatly by season. This can make building a #sustainabletravel programme a lot more complex than simply reducing travel. Learn how to refine your strategy with these 10 actionable tips https://okt.to/qB0eXp