News: Venues
Grandstand collapses at cricket stadium during Sri Lanka v Australia Test
The roof on a temporary grandstand at the Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka has collapsed due to heavy rain and wind before the scheduled start of play on day two of the Test between…
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Cost for COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics is double the original estimate
Organisers of last year’s COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics have placed the final cost of the Games at US$13 billion (1.4 trillion Japanese yen) - twice the cost of what was forecast in…
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Carbon Market Watch analysis questions 2022 Qatar World Cup carbon-neutral claim
A report has been released by Carbon Market Watch, a non-profit association with expertise in carbon pricing, in which they question claims made by organisers of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar…
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Kai Tak Sports Park opening delayed until 2024 as pandemic impacts construction supplies
Kai Tak Sports Park - the new sports and entertainment precinct being developed in Hong Kong - will not be ready for its planned 2023 opening date after delays in construction work,…
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ASM Global technology partnership to deliver new venue management platform
Global venue management company and live event producer ASM Global has agreed a multi-year partnership with cloud software firm Infor that will deliver the live entertainment…
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Thai hotels push for gender equality at women’s hospitality event
Hosted at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, women’s hospitality event - ‘Mind The Gap’ – is pushing for gender equality in the hospitality industry as a study reveals that…
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Singapore Government to take over the ownership and management of National Stadium and Sports Hub
The Singapore Government has announced that its sport agency SportSG will take over the ownership and management of the Singapore Sports Hub after electing to terminate its partnership with…
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FIBA approves use of glass LED courts for elite tournaments
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has approved the use of LED glass courts in elite-level tournaments, allowing new broadcast experiences and sponsorships activations.…
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