The iconic and internationally acclaimed sporting event Ironman 70.3 will be held in the Sultanate of Oman, supported by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). The triathlon competition will be held in the capital city of Muscat, which will create a perfect backdrop for Ironman 70.3, offering guests an opportunity to visit Muscat and enjoy the hospitality of the city and the people of Oman. In the run-up to the Ironman 70.3, Oman will also host its first-ever 5i50 triathlon on November 18.

Caesars Entertainment Corporation will introduce sports betting into its Atlantic City, Gulf Coast and Tunica properties in July and August. The introduction of sports betting in these jurisdictions is the first step in Caesars Entertainment's plan to expand its sports betting offering following the Supreme Court's landmark PASPA ruling and the subsequent legalization of sports betting in New Jersey and Mississippi.

Thailand is poised to strengthen its reputation as the world’s golfing destination during the upcoming Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2018 at Duangjitt Resort and Spa in Patong, Phuket during 23-26 July, 2018.

Golf tour operators from 25 countries descended on Oregon to celebrate the 10th annual North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC). The tour operators participated in a record number of familiarization tours in order to experience, first hand, the golf in Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, the Portland region and Bandon Dunes.

Latvian airline airBaltic has carried over 60,000 passengers to and from its five destinations in Russia during the 2018 World Cup. The airline has carried 30% more passengers in Russia than during the same period last year.

The 2nd Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the HKTDC, the seven-day expo (18-24 July) is held concurrently with the Hong Kong Book Fair.

World Rugby has announced the venue for the Rugby World Cup 2019 repechage tournament as the Stade Delort in Marseille, France.

The San Francisco Bay Area will host Rugby World Cup Sevens on July 20-22, 2018, the first time a Rugby World Cup will be played on American soil.

Golfasian, Asia's largest inbound golf tour operator, has put together a series of Golf & Culture Hosted Tours™ in South East Asia. These tours provide an extremely personal and in-depth experience into Southeast Asia's cultural and golf travel offerings.

According to a research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in conjunction with Oxford Economics, has shown Travel & Tourism revenues in Moscow are set to grow at an increasing pace of 6.6% per year in the years to 2026, with tourism spending purely by foreigners set to rise by 9.6% per year on average over the next decade.