Exclusive Q&A: Why is sustainability so important for major events?

Sustainability is a major topic for any organising committee bidding to host an event. At SportAccord Convention 2017, Host City editor Ben Avison spoke with Gary Meador, head of Aggreko Event Services North America, about how the company can help event organisers meet their sustainability goals
China’s ‘gold mine’ sports industry presents huge opportunities

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the UK says the sports sector has a huge market to offer
Sebastian Coe confident the IAAF Athletics Integrity Unit can safeguard the sport’s future

Free from national interest, the Athletics Integrity Unit will enable a swifter response to doping and other issues, says IAAF president Sebastian Coe
Ilic and PASO executive committee complete three days of meetings with Lima 2019

New PASO president returned to Peru with his executive committee for three days of workshops with the Lima 2019 Organising Committee.
Partners and sponsors are signing up for Host City 2017

EventScotland leads 19 partners and sponsors backing Host City 2017
SportAccord Convention unveils plenary conference theme ‘marketing and sponsorship’ for #SAC2018 in Bangkok
The 16th edition of the Convention in Bangkok, Thailand will take place from April 15-20, 2018.
Glasgow 2018 European Championships tickets on sale from June 14

The Scottish city will host 84 sporting sessions across 12 venues.
Broadcasters and partners plan 2018 European Championships TV coverage

300 hours of programming will be delivered to a potential worldwide audience of one billion people.
ICSS INSIGHT CEO tells World Football Forum: ‘Integrity vital for Chinese football to achieve long-term sustainable growth’

Medeiros also proposed a 7-point ‘Game Plan’ for the future of world football.
Arena Group supports HPower Group at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

A 25-strong team installed three temporary covered grandstands at the equestrian show.