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A Sheffield Hallam University report estimates this year's event will generate £213 million for the economy.
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering dropping plans for five new stadiums that would have been used during its staging of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
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The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.
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An official report issued this week by the LA County Executive Office set out ambitious locally focused projections, complementing the macroeconomic data presented by the organisers earlier this month while forecasting a notable employment rise.
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Plans to upgrade the city's transport infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Summer Games face fresh uncertainty after California rejected most requests for state financial support towards key mobility projects.
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The southern city hopes to stage the Summer Games again after the 1972 event was marred by tragedy; once the DOSB discarded the rival Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr candidacy on Saturday, the question now is whether it will aim for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 edition.
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Multiple major business travel destinations are set to increase their presence at IBTM World this year, including VisitScotland, which is increasing its stand…
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The BBC will show live coverage of the FIA World Rally Championship for the first time since 2001, starting from next year. They have landed the rights for the major event for the next three years,…
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LA28 organisers released a study this week that predicts a major economic boost, projecting up to $40 billion (€35bn) in financial gains for workers, businesses, and communities across the region.
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Adagio renews its partnership with London Stadium, strengthening its role in London’s major event experiences Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, is renewing its partnership with London Stadium, strengthening its position as a preferred accommodation partner for major events in East London.
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The public safety report was commissioned after controversy over an Aston Villa game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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Seat Unique has been appointed by Beyond Hospitality as its official online sales platform for the UK and Ireland market, for UEFA Euro 2028.
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The Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Summer Olympics has upped its ante this week, adding a world record number of tickets to its optimised plans just weeks before the European nation decides on which region to put forth as hosts.
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Organisers of the next Summer Games closed their second ticket drop on Thursday, confirming the next chance for the public to purchase tickets in a first-come, first-served sale for 2027.
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The International Olympic Committee published a handbook on Tuesday setting out how the field of contenders will be narrowed, the requirements they must meet and the stages of a selection process culminating in a vote on the host in mid-2029.
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The Games' organising committee continues to face scrutiny from the Los Angeles City Council over transparency, with members seeking greater detail on finances, spending and the potential implications for funds.
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A recent investigative report by the Los Angeles Times revealed that the Organising Committee for the upcoming Olympic Games restricted the disclosure of key financial information in its annual reports submitted to the City Council.
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The Kia Oval has announced the latest wave of investment with £1.4 million to continue the work to refurbish the conference & event space
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The PDC European Tour will visit France for the first time next year in Lievin, just a few kilometres from Lens in northern France, as well as the introduction of the European Open; you can watch World Grand Prix Darts live on Sky Sports from September 28 - October 4
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Jeonbuk's plan to host the 2036 Summer Games has drawn scrutiny this week after it proposed pursuing a joint bid with Seoul, which it had beaten in the candidate selection last year.
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A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
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London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.
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Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival, set to take place from June 23 to 27, will cost £408, making it the most expensive edition yet.
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Brazil has introduced a new law inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows in the country, which aims to clamp down on ticket scalpers, and ensures fans have adequate access to water during gigs.
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Jet2 is offering new flights to Bulgaria for Eurovision fans from Stansted Airport.
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In mid-September, construction will begin on a cavern in Salzburg’s Mönchsberg, where a facility built into the mountain will provide space for modern, safe, and efficient festival operations. About 250 people work for the festival year-round, and during the season, that number rises to as many as 4,000.
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