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The Business of Events Management
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 7, 4:56 AM
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IOC sets course for 2036 Summer Games race

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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October 5, 6:41 AM
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LA28's 'troubling picture' a public concern

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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October 3, 5:19 AM
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LA28 under fire over multimillion dollar contract secrecy

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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September 28, 12:19 PM
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Major investment at the Kia Oval continues 

Major investment at the Kia Oval continues  | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 26, 5:42 AM
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Darts set for major 2027 shake-up with new TV major and France hosting ranking event 

Darts set for major 2027 shake-up with new TV major and France hosting ranking event  | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 24, 8:18 AM
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Korean Olympic bid delayed amid strategic shift

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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September 17, 7:49 AM
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River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events

River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 15, 12:16 PM
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World Athletics Championships 2029: London misses out on bid to Nairobi

World Athletics Championships 2029: London misses out on bid to Nairobi | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 9, 12:16 PM
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Glastonbury sets highest ever ticket prices

Glastonbury sets highest ever ticket prices | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 4, 1:20 PM
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Brazil introduces ‘Taylor Swift Law’ tackling scalpers, requiring free water at major gigs

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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September 2, 9:26 AM
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Jet2 Burgas route to return to Stansted for Eurovision fans

Jet2 Burgas route to return to Stansted for Eurovision fans | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Jet2 is offering new flights to Bulgaria for Eurovision fans from Stansted Airport.
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August 25, 2:05 PM
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Salzburg Festival builds a facility inside a mountain

Salzburg Festival builds a facility inside a mountain | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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August 22, 2:47 PM
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Taranto 2026 ready to raise curtain

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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October 6, 9:51 AM
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2036 Olympic Games: South Africa hope to host first African event as seven countries express interest

2036 Olympic Games: South Africa hope to host first African event as seven countries express interest | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.
Hungary, India, Qatar and Turkey are also working towards becoming first-time hosts, while Germany and South Korea are in discussions with the IOC having held previous summer Games.

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October 3, 5:34 AM
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192bn games: LA2's economic promise takes shape

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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September 29, 5:29 AM
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Los Angeles struggles to get Olympic transit funding

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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September 27, 12:22 PM
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Germany endorses Munich Olympic bid

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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September 25, 7:44 AM
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Major business travel destinations expand their footprint at IBTM World 2026 

Major business travel destinations expand their footprint at IBTM World 2026  | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 23, 2:54 PM
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BBC secures rights to major sporting event for first time in 25 years

BBC secures rights to major sporting event for first time in 25 years | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 17, 7:14 AM
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Los Angeles Games could generate billions in economic output

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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Net projections are the only useful ones

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September 14, 8:38 AM
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London Stadium News : Adagio renews London Stadium partnership

London Stadium News : Adagio renews London Stadium partnership | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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September 4, 1:48 PM
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Safety framework for public events 'insufficient'

Safety framework for public events 'insufficient' | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
The public safety report was commissioned after controversy over an Aston Villa game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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September 2, 11:58 AM
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Beyond Hospitality appoints Seat Unique to bring UEFA Euro 2028 official hospitality to UK and Ireland

Beyond Hospitality appoints Seat Unique to bring UEFA Euro 2028 official hospitality to UK and Ireland | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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August 31, 8:43 AM
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Germany wants the biggest Games of all time

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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August 24, 5:34 AM
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Over six million LA28 tickets sold

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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