IOC approves venues for Tokyo 2020 additional events
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Executive Board (EB) today approved the venues for the five sports - baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing – that had even
Read More »Glasgow 2015 World Gymnastics Championships named Sport Event of the Year
The 2015 FIG World Gymnastics Championships, hosted by Glasgow, received the award for Sports Event of the Year, one of several awards issued at the International Sports Awards 2016 in Geneva.
Read More »Prague prepares to host 2017 ICCA Congress
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) 56th Congress will take place in Prague from 12 to 15 November 2017.
Read More »IAEH (International Association of Event Hosts) meet at Host City in Glasgow
On the evening of the 21st of November 2016 IAEH (International Association of Event Hosts) members met in Glasgow after a day of activities at the Host City Conference.
Read More »Major WADA and Host City conferences touch down in Glasgow
Many of the leading decision makers in the events sector gathered in Scotland in recent days, as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and annual Host City conferences took place in Glasgow.
Read More »International major event leaders debate future at Host City 2016 in Glasgow; Asian edition announced
Leading figures from the world of sport governance and major event ownership convened in Glasgow on Monday and Tuesday for the Host City 2016 Exhibition and Conference to discuss how to attract and
Read More »Glasgow to host leading International Meeting of Cities and Sports, Business and Cultural Events
Glasgow prepares to welcome a unique collection of city and government leaders, cross-sector rights holders, event owners and suppliers to explore the challenges and benefits of bidding for ma
Read More »China’s PPTV pays most ever for Premier League TV rights
The English Premier League has sold its broadcasting rights in China for a record sum to online streaming service PPTV.
Read More »Join the charge to Host City 2016
Host City 2016 takes place in Glasgow on 21 and 22 November and it’s not too late for you to join the most important gathering of cities and sports, business and cultural events.
Read More »Challenges for brands running their own events
Sponsorship will often be a brand marketing director’s first thought when considering a sports-related campaign.
Read More »The risk manager
HOST CITY: Marsh is more than an insurer – the aim of your work is also to analyse risk and to evaluate risk. What sort of risks are you looking for?
Read More »Respecting human rights at mega sports events
Mega Sporting Events (MSEs) are not just about huge amounts of money being lavished on glamorous international competitions, as is often perceived by the general public; they are also about values.
Read More »England to host 2021 Rugby League World Cup
England has beaten a rival bid from USA/Canada to host the Rugby League World Cup in 2021, the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) announced on Thursday.
Read More »How Polytan takes the ice and snow out of winter
A geothermal power plant in the south Bavarian region of Laufzorn has been supplying homes, businesses, schools and kindergartens in the municipality of Grünwald with renewable thermal energy since
Read More »Atlético Madrid fans move into new stadium using Ticketing3D software
Using Ticketing3D’s virtual reality technology, Atlético Madrid has officially begun the move to their new stadium for the 2017-2018 season.
Read More »Glasgow unveils EURO 2020 host city logo
Football coaching legend Sir Alex Ferguson helped kick-off Glasgow’s UEFA EURO 2020 preparations at the official launch of the Host City branding in the Science Centre on the banks of the River Cly
Read More »Arena Group Saddles Up with The Jockey Club
Building on a relationship dating back over over 26 years with The Jockey Club, Arena Group has been awarded a three year contract to supply Cheltenham, Aintree, Epsom Downs and Newmarket racecours
Read More »Find your USP like Scotland, The Home of Golf
Over the years I have listened to dozens of marketing experts talk about how to effectively promote and sell your product or brand in the face of stiff competition.
Read More »“Host City provides a great platform” – Sarah Lewis, FIS
Host City 2016 conference and exhibition takes place in Glasgow on the 21 and 22nd November 2016, drawing together the owners, organisers, hosts and enablers of sports, busines
Read More »The sports data industry and data driven player management
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Read More »IOC “well pleased” with PyeongChang 2018 progress
[Source: IOC] The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 wrapped up its seventh visit well pleased with the progress of venue
Read More »“Host cities are critical partners for sports federations” – IOC Vice President
Host City: What do you see as the most important issue facing major events today and why?
Read More »Football rises within Asia’s giants
After decades of economic growth fuelled by exports, China is now concentrating on building domestic markets to sustain its economic growth.
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