Articles tagged “sports tourism”

Paris saw a boost in domestic and international tourism for the the weeks of the Olympics Games. When taking into account the tourists that avoided the city this past summer, growth was flat compared to last year.

Booking.com is intensifying its efforts in India, recognizing the market's critical importance to its global strategy.

The Olympics provide host cities enormous exposure worldwide, but that doesn't mean they'll see a long-term tourism boost. We discuss how host cities can leverage the immense popularity of the Olympics in this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

Gold medals aren't the only prize in contention at Paris 2024. Airlines from around the world are using the Olympics to bolster brand recognition in a big way.

In-person sporting events are some of the last great communal gathering spots. We travel en masse to take-in competition, cheer on our teams and experience life. As a result, sports tourism has become an absolute economic juggernaut for the travel industry. In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire - Show Me The Money!

Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers?

Argentines are going to be out in droves to see their team play for the championship. It'll be a boost for international tourism to the U.S.

The 2024 Paris Olympics may be a big draw – but not for international tourists.

Today's podcast looks at business travel’s health, American Airlines’ plane order, and ESPN’s entry into experiences.

ESPN dives into the experiences market with a high-end MLB tour, blending sports and travel for die-hard fans.