Tourism

May 04, 2018 16:05
LONDON: Formula One has confirmed plans to stage a street race Grand Prix race in downtown Miami in 2019 with a vote scheduled next week by the City of Miami Commission on a proposal to formalize plans for a 10-year deal. A Miami race would be the second in the US, joining the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas and the the fourth in North America, joining races in Canada and Mexico City.
Apr 26, 2018 18:04
ABU DHABI: Yas Experiences, Yas Island's recently launched trade arm, has signed an agreement with VFS Global, appointing them as the company's representative in the Indian market. The appointment will see the new partner work closely with the Yas Experiences' business development team in Abu Dhabi to promote the leisure and entertainment destination and provide package solutions for trade partners across India.
Apr 19, 2018 16:04
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will extend its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another two years, until 2019. Singapore Airlines first signed as title sponsor in 2014, initially for two years. The sponsorship was subsequently extended for the 2016 and 2017 races.
Mar 24, 2018 17:03
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha state government has earmarked Rs150 million for the inaugural Sun-and-Sand Marathon, which will be held at Konark, a major tourist spot of the state. 
Feb 21, 2018 16:02
DOHA, Qatar: FC Bayern Munich AG and Qatar Airways have agreed a new partnership. The airline replaces German national carrier Lufthansa and will be an FC Bayern platinum partner from 1 July until 2023.
Jan 30, 2018 14:01
MELBOURNE: In a major coup for Victorian cricket fans, Visit Victoria has secured the men’s and women’s finals of the ICC World T20 in 2020. The matches will be played at the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), highlighting Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s sporting capital and a global events city.
Jan 19, 2018 13:01
St. PETERSBURG, FL, USA: The WTA announced Thursday its selection of the city of Shenzhen, China to host the WTA Finals, the most prestigious event on the WTA calendar, from 2019 through 2028.
Jan 03, 2018 11:01
KOCHI: The Kerala tourism department is holding discussions with boat clubs and boat race organisers to start a snakeboat race modelled on the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the southern coastal state.  A top officer  with the department said talks are in an advanced stage, with the IPL-model boat race reportedly a distinct possibility in 2018. 
Nov 02, 2017 13:11
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir department of tourism is launching packages specifically aimed at attracting golfers from across India and other countries.