Events
IOC tells bidding cities: ask why not how
The International Olympic Committee is more interested in “why” a city wants to host an Olympic Games rather than “how” they are able to do it, according to IOC member Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr.
IPL franchise bidders balk at financial demands
The Indian Premier League has postponed for two weeks the sale of its new franchises and removed some tough financial demands from the tender.
Madrid Ryder Cup bid boosted by UK survey
Madrid’s bid to organise the 2018 Ryder Cup has received a major boost from a survey conducted amongst 1,000 UK golf fans.
All this is mine!
Of all the high profile speakers to address the Legacy Lives conference one character was memorable for all the right reasons
Event impact-measuring tool launched for UK events industry
A new 'toolkit' aimed at anyone organising events in the UK has been created by a group of leading event industry experts, including UK Sport, Event Scotland, the London Development Agency, the North West Development Agency.
Legacy carries weight with Event Organisers
Phil Savage, at 'Legacy Lives' on the balance of power shift between rights holders and hosts
Formula One’s 2010 calendar
The 2010 Formula One season will have 19 races, the joint most ever, with South Korea making a debut and Canada returning after being left out last year.
FIFA inks Middle East retail deal
FIFA worldwide Master Licensee Global Brands Group (GBG) has signed a four-year deal that will see Saudi retailer Fawaz Alhokair and Company (JSC) operate 14 official FIFA stores in the Middle East and North Africa.
Insight into Capello’s world for Leaders in Performance
England manager Fabio Capello gave 50 sport and business leaders an insight into his experience of leadership, teamwork and success at private event organised by Leaders in Performance last Friday.
Thrill of the ride
Kevin Roberts on the enduring power of English football’s Play-Offs...the stuff 'sporting dreams are made of'.
Vancouver hailed for ‘comeback’ Olympics
The Vancouver Winter Olympics were generally hailed as a success by news outlets and major figures in sports around the world this morning, despite the litany of problems which threatened to overshadow the event early on.
Sochi passes $1bn in domestic sponsor revenue
A sponsorship deal with Russian Railways RZD has taken the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics to $1.1 billion in revenues from domestic sponsors, more than three times the initial target.
MLS player pay agreement expires
Major League Soccer’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) – the deal which sets the commercial terms of players' involvement in the league – has run out, and the 2010 season looks likely to start without a new one being signed.
PROSKE: Youth is the future of corporate hospitality
Young people are an important target market for corporate hospitality sellers according to Rene Proske, managing director of the PROSKE group.
Soccerex and IMG partner to develop global partnerships
Football business Soccerex has announced a partnership with IMG that will see the sports, entertainment and media company assist Soccerex in developing global corporate partnerships.
No plans for cricket in the Olympics
There are no plans to push for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games despite the sport being officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee, according to the sport’s international governing body, the ICC.
England 2010 World Cup base partners with Soccerex
Football business event Soccerex has announced a global partnership with Royal Bafokeng, the South African region where England will be based for this year’s FIFA World Cup campaign.
Desmond made Wimbledon commercial director
The All England Club, home of tennis’ Wimbledon Championships, has appointed former ITV Broadcasting chief executive Mick Desmond to the new role of commercial director from April 6.