Soft and absorbent: the universal appeal of player towels

Don’t look now, but there is a gift-store item that is quickly becoming an icon and cult item from tennis events around the world. You’ve definitely seen them. Maybe you’ve even felt one, either after a player throws his sweaty one to the crowd after a brilliant 5-set win, or...

GSTT Partners with USTA New England

USTA NEW ENGLAND NAMES GRAND SLAM TENNIS TOURS AS OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER WESTBOROUGH, MA– USTA New England is pleased to announce it has teamed up with Grand Slam Tennis Tours to become its official travel partner. Stowe, VT-based Grand Slam Tennis Tours is a global leader in tennis tourism, crafting...

Top tips for enjoying Melbourne like a local

Melbourne, the home of the Australian Open, is a fantastic city. In fact, it was named the “World’s Most Liveable City” by the Economist Intelligence Unit for seven straight years. Visiting Melbourne for the Australian Open is a very enjoyable experience, as much for the entertaining tennis as for the...

Around the Office: Guillaume and the French Open

In our Around the Office series, we’ll be presenting interviews with the Grand Slam Tennis Tours staff to help share professional expertise and insight with readers. For those who have traveled with GSTT, these faces might be familiar. If you haven’t yet traveled with us, we’re pleased to introduce Guillaume....

A guide to the Australian Open practice courts

As a Melbourne local and huge tennis fan, I love having the Australian Open as my home slam. I’ve attended this tournament pretty much every year since 1989 and have seen a myriad of changes as the tournament, grounds, and attendee numbers have expanded. A key part of what makes...