Securing major events has never been more challenging
What do cities need to consider in relation to security when they are preparing bids for major sports events? Helmut Spahn, Director General of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) writes exclusively for HOST CITY
How to host the MTV EMA awards
After a successful MTV EMAs in Glasgow, HOST CITY’s editor caught up with the show’s executive producer, Bruce Gillmer. Next stop, Milan!
Japan’s double mega-event challenge
Hosting the Olympic Games and the Rugby World Cup within the space of a year is a major challenge for the host nation. How will Japan’s venues cope? Robin Yapp investigates
HBS brings onboard cameras to 2015 UCI Track World Champs
The UCI has appointed Host Broadcasting Services to cover its 2015 World Track Cycling Championships, which takes place from 18 to 22 February outside Paris
IOC praises Lillehammer 2016’s young team with one year to go
At celebrations marking one year until the Winter Youth Olympic Games, IOC vice president Nawal El Moutawakel praised the achievements of the young organising committee
The Sports Consultancy hires Glasgow 2014 big hitter
A key player in Glasgow 2014’s successful commercial programme has joined The Sports Consultancy to boost its rights marketing business
FIFA proposes launching Women’s Club World Cup in 2017
FIFA’s Executive Committee is set to decide in March on a new proposal to launch the Women’s Club World Cup in 2017
Edmonton withdraws 2022 Commonwealth Games bid
The oil price crisis has made Edmonton pull out of bidding for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, leaving Durban set to host Africa’s first Commonwealth Games
Every day counts for innovative Baku 2015, says EOC
Baku is on track to deliver an innovative Games that will influence future hosts, says the European Olympic Committees, while Atletico Madrid adopts Games branding
Olympic movement mourns ANOC leader Mario Vázquez Raña
Former IOC member, Association of National Olympic Committees president and Mexican media magnate Mario Vázquez Raña has died at the age of 82