News: Venues

Political unrest prompts relocation of Women’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to UAE

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Women’s T20 World Cup - scheduled to be played in Bangladesh - will now be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The…

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Aug 27, 2024 Government / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Legends completes ASM Global takeover

Sport, entertainment and venues service provider Legends has announced the completion of its US$2.3 billion acquisition of ASM Global, to create what it calls “the world’s…

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Aug 23, 2024 Entertainment / Finance / Hospitality / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Vivaticket continues international growth with new acquisition

Italian ticketing company Vivaticket has consolidated its presence in Spain with the acquisition of Tecteltic On-line SL, a Madrid-based ticketing operator with an innovative cashless…

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Aug 19, 2024 Attractions / Finance / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Populous reveals concept for new Aramco Stadium in Saudi Arabia

Leading sport architects Populous have unveiled the design for the Aramco Stadium, a new sport and entertainment venue in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to host games in the 2027 AFC…

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Aug 19, 2024 Design / Entertainment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Tim McGregor moves into new role with TEG as Global Head of Touring

TEG Live’s Managing Director, Tim McGregor has moved into a new role as TEG Global Head of Touring to lead the promoter group across the business’ concert touring and festival…

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Aug 16, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Singapore Sports Hub team secures TheStadiumBusiness ‘Unsung Hero’ award

Regarded as the leading awards for the global venue industry, TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2024 recognised leadership, innovation and achievement across global stadia. The Singapore…

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Aug 15, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition

Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun…

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Aug 9, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Saudi Arabia reveals stadium plans for 2034 FIFA World Cup

Plans for Saudi Arabia to build 11 new stadiums and refurbish four existing ones to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup have been revealed. Publishing the bid books for both the 2030 and 2034…

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Aug 7, 2024 Design / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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