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Kabaddi World Cup kicks off in Wolverhampton

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The opening ceremony is held at Aldersley Stadium as organisers welcome bringing the world cup to the UK.
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Five men arrested in hospital after stabbing at London event

Five men arrested in hospital after stabbing at London event | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
In an unusual turn of events, five men who were stabbed at a small music event in Thamesmead, London, and are now in hospital have been arrested.
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Brisbane seeks Olympic transport funds

Brisbane seeks Olympic transport funds | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Transport infrastructure costs for the 2032 Summer Games are expected
to reach into the billions, prompting Queensland to seek further
funding from the federal government.
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Salt Lake targets record funding

Salt Lake targets record funding | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Nine years ahead of the 2034 Winter Games, organisers are already
facing their first major challenge since winning the bid: a
high-stakes race to amass a colossal $300 million (€274 million) in
private funding to bring the project to life.
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California seeks federal aid for LA28

California seeks federal aid for LA28 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

An 11-member Special Committee on International Sporting Events charged with ensuring the success of the upcoming FIFA World Cup and Summer Olympics' hosting by the 'Sunshine State' sets up to navigate turbulent political waters with anti-immigration programmes as a pressing concern.

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LA28's podium of concerns

LA28's podium of concerns | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Transport, safety and budget top the to-do list of pending problematic
issues for the upcoming Summer Games' organisers, who have laid out an
updated venue plan in recent weeks while dealing with increased
bureaucratic, political and social hurdles since Donald Trump's
administration took office.
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Rentals soar ahead of Milano Cortina

Rentals soar ahead of Milano Cortina | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
As Italy prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Bormio and Livigno
are bracing for the tourism boom. With less than a year to go, many
homeowners and short-term rental platforms have inflated prices in
anticipation of Olympic demand, with some properties listed for as
much as €11,000 a night.
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Chile eyes 2030 Youth Olympics

Chile eyes 2030 Youth Olympics | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
With an audiovisual message from President Gabriel Boric and the
capital's Metropolitan Park providing a panoramic backdrop, Chile
announced this week its goal to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games with
Santiago at the forefront, which is already a candidate to organise
future Summer Olympics.
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US and UK to host 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups. FIFA to rule on expansion to 48 teams

US and UK to host 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups. FIFA to rule on expansion to 48 teams | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

April 4 – The United States are set to have their second World Cup within a five-year time span after FIFA confirmed they are the only bidders for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. For 2035 the women will be headed for the UK after FIFA revealed the home nations are ‘sole bidders’ for the tournament.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland submitted a joint expression of interest in March to hold the World Cup.

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Trump administration aims to crack down on ticket scalpers

Trump administration aims to crack down on ticket scalpers | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

US President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order which aims to protect live entertainment fans from exploitative ticket scalping. Trump’s office said that the Order will direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to work with the Attorney General to ensure competition laws are appropriately enforced across the concert and entertainment industry.

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Tour de France 2027: UK to host historic dual Grand Departs

Tour de France 2027: UK to host historic dual Grand Departs | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The men's and women's Tour de France will both begin in Britain in 2027, with Edinburgh to stage the men's Grand Depart.
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March 18, 6:57 AM
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Urgent warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow

Urgent warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
An urgent warning has been issued ahead of a big event in Glasgow.
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March 6, 9:12 AM
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Billion dollar prize pot set for the 2025 FIFA Men’s Club World Cup

Billion dollar prize pot set for the 2025 FIFA Men’s Club World Cup | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

March 6 – FIFA has announced a $1 billion prize pot for the 2025 Men’s Club World Cup. The world governing body failed to release a breakdown of the exact prize money, but it is expected to benefit the major European clubs with Chelsea and Manchester City expected to make at least $55 million from the tournament.

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80% of UK businesses set to increase event spending despite booze-free Gen Z and AI invasion

80% of UK businesses set to increase event spending despite booze-free Gen Z and AI invasion | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Following a record year for corporate bookings in 2024, Center Parcs Conferences & Events has released its inaugural whitepaper titled The Value of Corporate Events, which offers a detailed data-led analysis of the motivations and rewards for hosting work functions.

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2034 FIFA World Cup faces labour scrutiny

2034 FIFA World Cup faces labour scrutiny | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Human Rights Watch pointed out this week that serious abuses are being
committed in the large-scale construction works in Saudi Arabia and
warned that the risks to migrant workers could increase as the
building of stadiums for the football event in the Islamic country
progresses.
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See also https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/05/14/saudi-arabia-migrant-workers-electrocuted-decapitated-and-falling-death-workplaces

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlines revenue aims for 2027 Women’s World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlines revenue aims for 2027 Women’s World Cup | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

May 15 – Globe-trotting FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, continued his diplomatic tour this week, appearing at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh where he outlined bold revenue targets for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The ambitious FIFA chief is targeting $1 billion in revenue for the tournament – nearly double the $570 million generated during the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand.

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FIFA confirms the eight host cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup on the South American continent

FIFA confirms the eight host cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup on the South American continent | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
May 8 – FIFA has confirmed the eight Brazilian cities that will host matches during the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the South American continent.
President Gianni Infantino, flanked by high-profile Brazilians during the announcement on Wednesday, awarded Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo hosting duties for the tournament.
In total, 12 cities had offered their services to host fixtures during the 32-team competition, Read more …
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Milano Cortina increases funding as inflation falls

Milano Cortina increases funding as inflation falls | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The Organising Committee of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games continues to
adjust its figures ahead of the world's premier winter sports event,
raising its operational budget by a 7 per cent increase, excluding
infrastructure projects and venues.
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Olympic venues exempt from planning laws

Olympic venues exempt from planning laws | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Brisbane’s Olympics are set to get a helping hand from the
Queensland government. Both entities issued a joint statement this week that announced "new amendments introduced to streamline delivery of the 2032 Games," allowing venues to skirt major planning rules.

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London Marathon boycott of X over abuses since Elon Musk's arrival

London Marathon boycott of X over abuses since Elon Musk's arrival | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Brasher stressed that the London Marathon seeks to balance inclusion with protecting women's rights in competition
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LA28 to have more women athletes than men

The International Olympic Committee Executive Board held a short meeting in Lausanne today, where it provided information on the French Alps 2030 Winter Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, including important updates on the athlete quota and events programme for the latter.

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UK set to host Women’s World Cup in 2035

UK set to host Women’s World Cup in 2035 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The UK appears set to land hosting rights for the 2035 Women’s World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantin
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All-conquering Spain unveil bid to co-host 2035 Women’s World Cup with Morocco and Portugal

All-conquering Spain unveil bid to co-host 2035 Women’s World Cup with Morocco and Portugal | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

March 31 – Spain’s National Women’s Team has conquered the world, winning the most recent Women’s World Cup (WWC), however, off-field, non-sporting scandals have battered the reputation of the Federation. With the announcement of a bid for WWC 2035, the Federation is hoping to restore the image of the organisation.
Joining Spain in the bid will be their co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup, Portugal and Morocco.

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Kabaddi World Cup kicks off in Wolverhampton

Kabaddi World Cup kicks off in Wolverhampton | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The opening ceremony is held at Aldersley Stadium as organisers welcome bringing the world cup to the UK.
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UEFA loses bid to throw out Liverpool fans' lawsuit over 2022 Champions League final

UEFA loses bid to throw out Liverpool fans' lawsuit over 2022 Champions League final | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

LONDON - European soccer's governing body UEFA on Friday lost its bid to throw out lawsuits brought by hundreds of Liverpool fans who attended the 2022 Champions League final in Paris for personal injuries allegedly caused by chaos outside the stadium.

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First visa bans threaten LA28’s core values

First visa bans threaten LA28’s core values | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Transgender and Cuban athletes, among others, are already feeling the heat of President Donald Trump’s wrath as many are reportedly being denied US access to compete, following orders from the federal government that jeopardise the upcoming Summer Games’ alignment with the Olympic charter.

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