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Scotland fans hire US school buses to dodge World Cup transport costs

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From www.bbc.co.uk - April 29, 12:34 PM
Criticism has erupted after it emerged fans would be charged $80 for a train and $90 for a bus from Boston to the stadium in Foxborough.
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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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Over six million LA28 tickets sold

From www.insidethegames.biz - August 24, 5:34 AM

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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Glasgow 2026 memorabilia auction gets underway

From www.insidethegames.biz - August 20, 5:21 AM

The giant Teacake, the unicorn heads that lit up the opening ceremony and signed netballs from the gold-medal match are among a wealth of unforgettable sporting treasures up for grabs from this summer's Commonwealth Games.

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European Athletics Championships: Criticism as thousands of empty seats in Birmingham

European Athletics Championships: Criticism as thousands of empty seats in Birmingham | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - August 11, 12:12 PM
Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
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London Stadium submits plans for more concerts

London Stadium submits plans for more concerts | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.thestadiumbusiness.com - August 10, 11:06 AM
London Stadium has submitted a planning application seeking amendments to the number of concerts permitted to be held at the venue. The planning application, submitted to the London Borough of Newham, calls for amendments to a number of planning conditions, primarily relating to the staging of concerts and other major events. London Stadium confirmed the
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UFC White House: UFC loses $30m (£22m) staging Freedom 250 event at the White House

UFC White House: UFC loses $30m (£22m) staging Freedom 250 event at the White House | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - August 4, 4:59 AM
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.
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Netflix is paying $258 million for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Netflix is paying $258 million for 2027 Women’s World Cup | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.straitstimes.com - July 30, 1:17 AM
This could be one of the biggest media deals on annual basis for a women’s sports property. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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After mass marriage event goof-up, min pushes for ‘major checks’

After mass marriage event goof-up, min pushes for ‘major checks’ | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From timesofindia.indiatimes.com - July 28, 3:39 PM
Lucknow: Taking serious note of a goof-up at a mass marriage event in Unnao on Jul 24, where mattresses wrapped with covers made of the Trinamool Congress flag cloth were given away to some of the 429 couples that were married, minister for social welfare Asim Arun said he is considering major checks to ensure that quality of such events is not compromised. To begin with, the department will be sending observers to all ceremonies organised under the CM mass marriage scheme while making it compulsory to procure gifts under the scheme “well in advance” to ensure quality control.
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Countdown begins to major sporting event set to generate millions for Manchester’s economy

Countdown begins to major sporting event set to generate millions for Manchester’s economy | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From aboutmanchester.co.uk - July 21, 12:30 AM
A major event, set to generate a £5.8 million boost to Manchester’s economy and raise the city’s profile as a leading sports destination, has been
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LA28 aims to leave more than medals behind

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 19, 4:58 AM

Two years out from the Olympic Games, Los Angeles is preparing for the event with a model built around existing venues and designed to meet local needs, limit its environmental impact and deliver lasting benefits to neighbourhoods across the region.

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IOC examines Infantino Balogun case

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 17, 5:28 AM

FairSquare's complaint against the FIFA president has reached the International Olympic Committee, which will examine whether he breached his duties of independence and neutrality after Donald Trump's call over the US footballer's suspension.

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Infantino wants CWC 2029 in the USA, but local football bodies are not so excited 

Infantino wants CWC 2029 in the USA, but local football bodies are not so excited  | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - July 14, 4:18 AM
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is courting Donald Trump’s US administration as its preferred host nation for the second edition of the 2029 Club World Cup, which could be expanded to 48 teams from its inaugural 32-team edition in 2025.
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UK music events see increase in overseas visitors as tourist spending peaks

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From www.theticketingbusiness.com - July 10, 8:52 AM
A record 24.7 million music tourists came to concerts and festivals in the UK last year as music tourist spending reached an all-time high of £11.2bn.
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World Cup attendances total 4.6m in group stages

World Cup attendances total 4.6m in group stages | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - June 29, 1:05 AM

June 29 – FIFA’s expanded 48-team World Cup has delivered the record-breaking crowds the governing body had promised, welcoming 4.6 million supporters to football’s greatest – and most expensive-ever – showpiece across its 72 group-stage matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States. FIFA said total attendance reached 4,644,549 by the conclusion of the group stage, making it the best-attended opening phase in the competition’s history – admittedly equipped with far more teams and much bigger stadia than previous 64-match editions.

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Taranto 2026 ready to raise curtain

From www.insidethegames.biz - August 22, 2:47 PM

Bringing together 3,803 athletes from 26 countries, the Mediterranean Games will hold their official Opening Ceremony on Friday at Erasmo Iacovone Stadium in the southern Italian city, with sport, music and regional identity at the heart of the event.

Competition began on Thursday with the first volleyball matches.

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August 12, 5:07 AM
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LA28 to get green light

From www.insidethegames.biz - August 12, 5:07 AM

The Los Angeles City Council is expected to approve an updated agreement with Los Angeles 2028 on Wednesday, setting out which additional city services, including police, transport and sanitation, the Games organiser will pay for.

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August 11, 12:15 PM
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Hundreds of hackers to descend on Glasgow theatre for major event

Hundreds of hackers to descend on Glasgow theatre for major event | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From uk.news.yahoo.com - August 11, 1:00 AM
Hundreds of hackers from across the world are to descend on a Glasgow theatre this weekend for a major event.
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August 7, 5:58 AM
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London bids for 2029 World Athletics Championships

From www.insidethegames.biz - August 7, 5:58 AM

The race to host the event is intensifying, with the English capital and Rome strengthening their campaigns after securing key government and organisational support for their respective applications.

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July 31, 5:22 PM
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How many people work for the Salzburg Festival? 3,000 apparently

How many people work for the Salzburg Festival? 3,000 apparently | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From slippedisc.com - July 31, 6:45 AM
The statistic comes from the national broadcaster
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July 30, 7:25 AM
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Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns 

Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns  | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - April 10, 9:43 AM
Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup
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July 27, 7:25 AM
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White House tells FIFA it WON'T host 2031 Women's World Cup in USA unless controversial change to transgender policy is made

From www.dailymail.com - July 27, 7:25 AM

The Trump administration has warned FIFA that the US won't host the 2031 Women's World Cup unless a massive change is made to its player policies. 

The White House is pressing the global soccer body to align its transgender athlete policy with current US restrictions, which seek to exclude transgender women from female sports categories. 

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July 21, 7:07 AM
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FIFA welcomed the world, the US had other plans

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 21, 7:07 AM

Despite the federation hailing the 2026 World Cup as the most inclusive in history, it unfolded against a backdrop of visa denials and border detentions, raising questions over whether football's biggest stage truly belonged to everyone.

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July 17, 6:30 AM
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The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - July 16, 7:16 PM
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
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LA28 enters volunteer mode two years before Games

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 16, 10:53 AM

The organising committee for the Los Angeles Olympic Games opened applications worldwide on Tuesday to recruit up to 60,000 people to support operations and began the countdown to 2028 as it prepares for a new round of ticket sales in August.

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Brisbane 2032 gathers pace amid protests

From www.insidethegames.biz - July 13, 12:01 PM

Preparatory work on the Olympic stadium has been under way in Victoria Park since June, as community groups call for the Games infrastructure chief to resign and for activity linked to the Birkdale project to stop over its environmental impact.

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AI tool helped 'hacker' find a way to issue free tickets for US music festivals

AI tool helped 'hacker' find a way to issue free tickets for US music festivals | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.theticketingbusiness.com - July 3, 11:10 AM
A researcher recently found that he could hack into the website of Front Gate Tickets and issue tickets freely with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
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