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Overseas trips by Chinese tourists increase, but stays become shorter

After two decades of rapid and mostly double-digit growth, China has developed into one of the leading global travel markets.

InterContinental posts strong first-half performance

The performance of its hotels in China and Japan has provided a strong boost to InterContinental Hotels Group's half year results.

New media offer MICE targeted ways to promote

The meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry and the luxury travel industry are turning to digital solutions to promote themselves, according to leading businesses in the industry.

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Stars aligned to make African hoops history

The NBA is in Africa for an exhibition, and commissioner Adam Silver expects more important games to come.

Silver lauds working relationship

With a multi-billion dollar broadcast rights deal set to kick in from the 2016-17 season, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday "it's a very good time" for the league and its players.

Burke jazzed up about Utah's offseason moves

Trey Burke has enjoyed adding stamps to his passport this summer, but that doesn't mean he's been relaxing.

Hawk grounded on drug charges

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott has been arrested on drug charges.

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Jays reel in Price-y ace

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired All-Star left-hander David Price from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, the second major move in less than a week by MLB's lone Canadian club as it chases its first postseason appearance since 1993.

Gomez, Hamels join deadline trade parade

The Houston Astros on Wednesday added another big bat to their lineup as they make a push for the postseason by acquiring two-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Gomez from the Milwaukee Brewers.