News: Finance

Live Nation announces acquisition of majority stake in Clockenflap Festivals and Clockenflap Presents in Hong Kong

Live Nation has announced it has acquired a majority interest in Clockenflap, the Hong Kong-based event organiser specialising in music festivals and concerts, and its flagship Clockenflap…

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Mar 23, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Venues /

 
 

Deloitte investment report predicts more sport mergers and acquisitions in 2023

A new report from global accounting and consultancy firm Deloitte has suggested that the international sport industry will enjoy new flows capital in 2023 as new stakeholders are attracted…

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Mar 20, 2023 Finance / Sport /

 
 

Eventbrite announces 8% cuts to global workforce

Fearing recessionary pressures and a looming economic downturn, global event management and ticketing service Eventbrite has announced that it is to cut about 8% of its workforce. With 881…

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Mar 10, 2023 Events / Finance / Marketing / Ticketing /

 
 

Starlizard Integrity Services launches alert system to help fight sport match manipulation

Starlizard Integrity Services, has launched Komodo - an innovative online integrity alert system offered free of charge for use by sports governing bodies and enforcement agencies globally…

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Mar 10, 2023 Events / Finance / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Marriott International raises US$251,000 for the health and wellbeing of Asia Pacific communities

Marriott International, has announced that at the conclusion of its annual charity event, 'Road to Give', across Asia Pacific, more than US$251,000 has been raised to support…

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Feb 24, 2023 Events / Finance / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

US Government to help fund clearance of unexploded Second World War bombs before Solomon Islands Pacific Games

The USA's Department of State has provided US$1 million in funding towards the ongoing clearance of unexploded ordnances (UXO) from the Second World War in the Solomon Islands before…

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Feb 22, 2023 Events / Finance / Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie appointed to IHRSA Board of Directors

Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of ExerciseNZ and Chief of staff to the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPs), has been called to serve as a voting…

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Feb 21, 2023 Finance / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Walt Disney Co. announces global restructuring and staff cuts

With the global entertainment and theme parks company reporting disappointing profits in its latest financial quarter earnings, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive, Bob Iger has revealed plans…

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Feb 10, 2023 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

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