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How can destinations target and attract female golfers? We caught up with Richard Payne, from Sporting Insights, to find out. Click the link in the comments to watch the full interview, where Richard discusses several other key tourism trends... ⬇ #EuropeanTourDestinations #WorldClassVenues #Golf #BookingTrends

In this week's Monday Huddle Up, we dive into the financial backbone of sports tourism, focusing on the essential "deal making funds" that destinations need to attract major events. Our analysis, derived from interactions with over 400 destinations annually, reveals significant insights into budgetary benchmarks and effective strategies. Discover how varying levels of investment impact competitiveness in sports tourism, and learn why combining financial resources with experienced business development teams is crucial for long-term success. https://wix.to/kV4zUiJ #SportsTourism #BudgetData #HuddleUpGroup #MondayHuddleUp

Did you know that sports tourism can have significant economic benefits for communities? From increased local business revenue to job creation, hosting sports events can boost the local economy. 🏟️💼 #SportsTourism #EconomicImpact 📈

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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

Sixty-three percent of the respondents to a 2023 travel study for the sports sector said youth and amateur sporting events were their top generator of room nights. This has led to sports-related travel spending reaching $52.2 billion in 2023, up over $5 billion from 2022, according to Sports Events and Tourism Association. Transportation and lodging made up nearly half of the spend, while food and beverages, recreation, retail, and tournament related expenses accounted for the rest. #YouthSports #SportsTravel #AAU #SportsNumbers

Tiny Sparks of Inspiration: "The Hidden Power of Sports Tourism for a Sustainable Future" Sports tourism, a $1.8 trillion industry, drives sustainable growth through eco-certifications (Tokyo 2020 cut emissions by 60%), boosts local economies (Bhutan's bike race increased spending by 23% in 2022), and promotes inclusion (15% rise in community engagement). With 56% of travelers choosing eco-conscious options, sports tourism fosters lasting social inclusion and economic impacts. In this short video I am sharing 4 tips! What do you think and let us this conversation going.  #SportsTourismImpact #SustainableTravel2025 #EcoSportsMovement #InclusionThroughSports# #GreenTourismGrowth

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

Stuart Forster talks with Charles Wilson F.Inst. TT, who recently founded CW Sports Travel ⚽ His company operates tours that incorporate football camps in Germany and also arranges match day tickets for football games. Highlights include the rise of sports tourism, working with the travel trade and changing perceptions of Germany. Read the full interview at https://lnkd.in/e6D7m4tV Goethe-Institut e.V. German National Tourist Board #cwsportstravel #sportstourism #football #germany

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