TUI sports and adventure operator Sportsworld, which sells packages to the Commonwealth Games, has issued a statement saying that it has faith that sufficient security measures are in place for the event to go ahead successfully in India.

But it adds that should the Games be cancelled, bookings will looked at individually in terms of refunds.

Sales of luxury packages at Wimbledon are at their highest level for two years as businesses return to lavishing treats on their clients at the annual tournament.

Corporate hospitality providers have told The Times how they have quickly bounced back from the recession.

The Sport Division of TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading leisure travel group, is chartering P&O Cruises’ 70,000-ton superliner Pacific Dawn to ensure 2,000 Rugby Union devotees do not miss the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.

The national press are reporting an increase in football fans being targeted by a number of scams in the run-up to the World Cup in South Africa this summer, with cons ranging from fake offers of tickets and accommodation to cyber criminals attempting to steal bank details.

So what should fans travelling to the tournament or watching games at home look out for?

Recent news stories in the press are urging employers to embrace, rather than ignore, the Football World Cup this summer if they wish to keep absence rates to a minimum.

According to Deloitte's human capital director Gert de Beer, many workers will be determined to watch England games scheduled during the working day, and will even stay off work if necessary.