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Since 2013, an Events Management archive of news resources designed to support the textbook edited by John Beech, Sebastian Kaiser and Robert Kaspar and published by Pearson Education. See also http://tinyurl.com/TBOSM for Sports Management news.  Using the TAGS below is strongly recommended.
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October 28, 6:08 PM
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Skipton plays host to major international puppet event

Skipton plays host to major international puppet event | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

PUPPETEERS from across the UK and Europe gathered in Skipton at the weekend for a major event featuring workshops, discussions and public performances.

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October 27, 8:10 AM
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UN flags democracy gap in Alps 2030 plan

UN flags democracy gap in Alps 2030 plan | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The Games, scheduled for France's Alpine region in five years, are
shrouded in ecological debate, as the citizen opposition group
Collectif Citoyen JOP 2030, accompanied by elected officials, has
taken its protest to the United Nations, claiming a process without
environmental democracy.
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October 24, 1:16 PM
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France approves €2.1bn for 2030 Olympics

France approves €2.1bn for 2030 Olympics | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

The organising committee of the Winter Games this week approved a multimillion-euro budget to set the course for the country's next challenge. However, the ongoing political crisis could delay crucial legislation and complicate preparations in the Alps.

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October 20, 12:04 PM
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RFU dealt blow in Twickenham concerts goal

RFU dealt blow in Twickenham concerts goal | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has said it is “reviewing the outcome carefully” after being blocked in initial attempts to substantially increase the number of non-sporting events at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. The RFU, which owns Twickenham, had asked for the relaxation of licence restrictions imposed following issues relating to the staging of an Eminem concert
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October 17, 10:38 AM
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FIFA says 1 million 2026 tickets sold in first presale draw

FIFA says 1 million 2026 tickets sold in first presale draw | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

October 17 – FIFA have sold more than one million tickets for the 2026 World Cup in the first presale draw, the world governing body said on Thursday.
In a statement, FIFA wrote that “fans from 212 countries and territories of residence have already purchased over one million tickets following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales phase, which was launched in mid-September.”

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October 16, 5:08 PM
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Under the Ice, The Milano–Cortina 2026 Corruption Files

Under the Ice, The Milano–Cortina 2026 Corruption Files | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
An 18-month probe into Milano-Cortina 2026 exposes procurement raids, planning scandals, mafia arrests, and IOC oversight risks
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October 15, 8:24 AM
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Brisbane'32: The $2.5bn opportunity

Brisbane'32: The $2.5bn opportunity | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Local businesses across Queensland and Australia are set to play a key role in delivering the Olympic and Paralympics, as the 2032 Games unveils a AUD 2.5 billion (€1.5bn) procurement strategy aimed at driving economic growth and creating a lasting legacy.

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October 6, 1:48 PM
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55-knot winds hit West Wittering as windsurfers gear up for major event

55-knot winds hit West Wittering as windsurfers gear up for major event | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The wild weather didn’t scare off the windsurfers!
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October 3, 2:33 PM
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"Astonishing" World Cup ticket prices revealed

FIFA’s presale for World Cup 2026 tickets has revealed just how expensive the tournament could be for supporters – and now England fans are calling on the FA to lobby FIFA for fairer prices.
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September 25, 1:25 PM
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Ticketmaster agrees to give fans better price information after Oasis investigation

Ticketmaster agrees to give fans better price information after Oasis investigation | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The company will have to give fans more information, after an investigation into Oasis ticket sales.
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September 17, 8:05 AM
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FIFA raises 2026 World Cup club player release compensation to $355m

FIFA raises 2026 World Cup club player release compensation to $355m | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

September 17 – FIFA has allocated $355 million to clubs releasing players for the 2026 World Cup and for the first time will pay clubs for releasing players for World Cup qualifiers.
For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA distributed $209 million amongst 440 clubs for players released to the 32 competing nations.

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September 8, 11:49 AM
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Isle of Man TT: Chiefs reveal major tweaks for 2026 event

Isle of Man TT: Chiefs reveal major tweaks for 2026 event | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Isle of Man TT organisers have confirmed significant scheduling changes ahead for the 2026 event while also revealing provisional dates for the 2027 and 2028 editions.
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September 5, 9:59 AM
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Dynamic pricing in place for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets

Dynamic pricing in place for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
FIFA has confirmed that dynamic pricing will be used for next year’s men’s World Cup, as football’s global governing body counts down to the first ticket sales phase next week.
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October 27, 8:13 AM
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IOC: Most Olympic venues remain active

IOC: Most Olympic venues remain active | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Released on Thursday at the Legacy Forum in PyeongChang, South Korea, the report 'Over 125 years of Olympic venues: post-Games use' reviews 982 venues that have hosted medal events, opening and closing ceremonies, and villages across 53 editions, from Athens 1896 to Beijing 2022.

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October 27, 8:08 AM
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Brisbane'32 calls for more accommodation

Brisbane'32 calls for more accommodation | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
With vacancy rates sitting below one per cent across much of
Queensland and the 2032 Olympic Games on the horizon, regional
councils and tourism bodies are turning their focus to abandoned
homes, hotels, and commercial buildings as potential solutions.
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October 21, 2:42 PM
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Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica join USA in joint bid for WWC 2031

Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica join USA in joint bid for WWC 2031 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

October 21 – The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica football federations have confirmed a joint bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams. More than 30 U.S. cities have expressed interest in hosting matches.  

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October 18, 9:44 AM
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Singles Day: China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

Singles Day: China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.
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October 16, 5:21 PM
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Trump fires LA28 warning shot

Trump fires LA28 warning shot | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Bluff or not, the United States president threatened to pull the 2028 Olympics from Los Angeles on Tuesday if California State Governor Gavin Newsom doesn't "get his act together", alleging security issues while he keeps deploying National Guard troops across the future host country.

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October 15, 6:06 PM
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Major sporting event saved from extinction as India steps in to host centenary edition

Major sporting event saved from extinction as India steps in to host centenary edition | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

INDIA is set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 – as the event is saved from extinction. The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has confirmed it will recommend Ahmedabad as the proposed host.

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October 12, 4:34 PM
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The Mòd: When and where is Gaelic's biggest event taking place?

The Mòd: When and where is Gaelic's biggest event taking place? | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The world's largest event celebrating Gaelic language and culture is kicking off in Fort William.
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October 5, 4:39 PM
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Weston-super-Mare beach event halted due to high winds

Weston-super-Mare beach event halted due to high winds | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The event is the UK's largest outdoor motocross event, with up to 100,000 visitors expected.
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October 1, 6:04 AM
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Paris Games' impact on economy 'modest'

Paris Games' impact on economy 'modest' | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state €6.6
billion in public spending—an increase on the initial estimate of
€5.9 bn in June— the national audit body revealed on Monday.
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September 25, 7:53 AM
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India send 2030 CWG proposal

India send 2030 CWG proposal | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

A delegation from the country presented its plan to host the 2030
Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee in London on Tuesday, led by Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Indian Olympic Association President P. T. Usha.

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September 12, 12:04 PM
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Italy pull of Euro 2029 bid; Germany, Poland, Portugal and Denmark- Sweden bids confirmed

Italy pull of Euro 2029 bid; Germany, Poland, Portugal and Denmark- Sweden bids confirmed | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

August 29 – Germany, Poland, Portugal and the Nordic pair of Denmark and Sweden will bid for Euro 2029, European governing body UEFA confirmed today. 
In a brief statement, UEFA said: “Bid dossiers were submitted by the football associations of Denmark and Sweden (a joint bid), Germany, Poland and Portugal. UEFA also received confirmation from the football association of Italy that it has withdrawn its candidacy.”

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September 7, 6:11 AM
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Major sneaker and streetwear event to arrive at SEC

Major sneaker and streetwear event to arrive at SEC | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
One of Europe’s premier sneaker and streetwear events is set to arrive in the city later this year.
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