News: Venues

FIFA’s claims over carbon-neutral Qatar 2022 World Cup found to be misleading

World football governing body FIFA has been found by a Swiss regulator to have misled fans over claims of a ‘carbon-neutral Qatar World Cup’. The Swiss Commission for Fairness…

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Jun 8, 2023 ByNigel Benton Environment / Legal / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

AFC names Match Hospitality Asia as commercial hospitality provider for 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Match Hospitality Asia will be the exclusive provider of commercial hospitality for the upcoming 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar. Qatar,…

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Jun 7, 2023 Events / Hospitality / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Horse racing to end in Singapore with Kranji course marked for redevelopment

The two century long history of horse racing in Singapore is set to end as of October next year with the Singapore Turf Club’s Kranji racecourse to be used for housing. With ongoing…

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Jun 6, 2023 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Macau to again welcome FIA motorsport events

International Automobile Federation (FIA)-sanctioned races will return to Macau’s Guia street circuit for the first time since 2019 following the signing of a new hosting deal.…

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Jun 6, 2023 Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

ICSS committed to sustainable development and environmental protection through sport

Massimiliano Montanari, Chief Executive of Qatar’s International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has explained that sustainability is a key priority for the agency and that its Save…

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Jun 5, 2023 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Solomon Islands looks for Pacific Games to drive economic growth

Counting down to its hosting of the Pacific Games from 19th November and 2nd December, the Solomon Islands is anticipating that staging the event will deliver a major boost to its economy.…

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Jun 2, 2023 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Hong Kong Government ‘quite confident’ Kai Tak Sports Park will be able to host 2025 China National Games

The Hong Kong Government has said it remains confident that the delayed Kai Tak Sports Park will be ready to open by the end of 2024, in time for the city to co-host the 2025 China National…

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May 30, 2023 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Details released for Singapore’s hosting of first-ever Olympic Esports Week

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), together with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), has released the event details and ticketing information for the inaugural Olympic…

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May 30, 2023 Events / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

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