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Promotions commence for 9th Asian Winter Games

The organisers of the 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in Harbin, China in 2025, have commenced the promotion of the event with the unveiling of visual identity for the Games, including…

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Apr 15, 2024 Events / Sport /

 
 

IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 offers education sessions for upskilling in attractions industry

This year, IAAPA, the leading global association for amusement facilities and attractions, is addressing these challenges head on at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, held 27th-30th May at the Queen…

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Apr 11, 2024 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

ASM Global appoints Matthew Lazarus-Hall to optimise event content at its venues  

ASM Global has appointed entertainment industry specialist Matthew Lazarus-Hall, as the group’s Executive Vice President, Entertainment & Content. Lazarus-Hall is a dynamic…

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Apr 10, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

World Athletics to become first international federation to award prize money at Olympic Games

World Athletics has announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games. The global governing body said a total prize pot of US$2.4…

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Apr 10, 2024 Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Singapore Court jails Chinese national for sneaking another man into Taylor Swift concert

A man who helped another man illegally enter Taylor Swift's recent concert in Singapore has been jailed for two weeks. As reported by Channel NewsAsia, Wu Zhihong, aged 54, tried to…

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Apr 8, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre unveils revamped meeting space

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia’s premier purpose-built business events destination, has announced its newly refurbished meeting space that comes with a dedicated…

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Apr 5, 2024 Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Riyadh to host WTA Finals from 2024 to 2026

Following an agreement between the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF), the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh host the next three editions of the WTA…

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Apr 5, 2024 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

UFC announces details of Saudi debut and commitment to more Perth bouts

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed details of its first event in Saudi Arabia on 22nd June 22, while also announcing a multi-year partnership with the Western Australian…

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Mar 28, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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