Adidas CEO pleased Russia is hosting 2018 FIFA World Cup
The CEO of Adidas says the 2018 FIFA World Cup is a “big opportunity” for them and that the event will leave a “huge legacy” for Russia
Japanese Olympic Committee clears Tokyo bid of breaking law
An investigation by the JOC has cleared Tokyo’s bid team of making unlawful payments, while city governor says Games plans need to regain credibility
Simpleview opens EU office to digitise convention bureaus and DMOs
A US company specialising in CRM and digital marketing for business tourism has opened an office in Europe
Ten sports join Olympic Channel
The newly launched Olympic Channel has scheduled 35 events in ten sports to be broadcast in 2016, including major championships and Olympic qualifiers
UNODC and ICSS launch guide to tackling “crooked practices” in sport
Sports, government and other international organizations have contributed to a resource guide to investigating corruption and crime in sports – an “underdeveloped” area of law enforcement
Gloria Sports Arena in Belek
The largest golf course of Turkey with 45 holes, the first thalasso centre of the region and the most comprehensive privately financed sports arena of the country – superlatives are standard for Özaltin Holding, owner of Gloria Hotels & Resorts.
Belek prepares for the second edition of Gloria Ironman 70.3 Turkey
More than 2.500 athletes expected to the Ironman in Turkey
No regrets over hosting Games in Rio despite problems, says IOC President
IOC President Thomas Bach is so pleased with how Rio has developed through hosting the Games that he has awarded Mayor Paes and Carlos Nuzman with the Olympic Order
Olympic Channel launches with Toyota and Bridgestone as Founding Partners
IOC TOP Partners Toyota and Bridgestone have signed as Founding Partners of the Olympic Channel, which launches at the close of the 2016 Olympic Games
More VIP speakers announced for Host City 2016
Several more leaders of international cities, major exhibitions and experts in event delivery have confirmed their participation in Host City 2016, the largest meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events