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JPMorgan announces creation of specialist sport investment banking team

USA-based multinational financial institution JPMorgan has formed a new division to offer advisory and financial solutions for clients looking to invest in the sport industry. With…

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Mar 25, 2024 Finance / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Gay Games Hong Kong delivers economic boost of US$25.5 million

A post-event study has revealed that the Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 (GGHK) has delivered an economic boost of about US$25.5 million – and unlike previous games the Hong Kong games…

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Mar 24, 2024 Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

IAKS launches report on key trends for outdoor sports surfaces

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has released a guidance report exploring the changing needs and demands of sport and active recreation, from…

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Mar 23, 2024 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Architects Populous announce organisational changes for global operations

Leading global sport and entertainment architecture and design practice Populous has today announced a number of leadership changes in its global and Asia-Pacific operations. Earl Santee,…

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Mar 22, 2024 Design / Entertainment / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Virgin Active to close Bourke Street Melbourne club

Virgin Active is closing its Bourke Street club in Melbourne, which boasts a 25-metre pool and a 13-metre rock climbing wall, from Thursday 4th April. Members have expressed their ire…

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Mar 22, 2024 Fitness /

 
 

Hong Kong Stadium to host its last Rugby Sevens tournament

After 30 years, and in what is expected to be a “glorious finale”, this year’s edition of the Rugby Sevens marks the final time the renowned tournament will be played at…

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Mar 22, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Global environmental concerns highlighted on World Water Day

Today is World Water Day - an international campaign supported by the United Nations that aims to draw attention to the value of fresh water for the environment and the need to fight its…

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Mar 22, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Partnership champions Hotel Sustainability Education in Asia

A partnership between digital travel platform Agoda, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing…

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Mar 22, 2024 Education / Entertainment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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