Stockholm pulls 2026 bid as IOC president admits bidding ‘too expensive and too complicated’
The cost and complexity of bidding can create political reasons not to bid for the Olympic Games, IOC president Thomas Bach admits as another bidding city announces its withdrawal
“Global Britain” urges cities to join in 2022 Commonwealth Games bid
The UK Government is driving the bid process for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, inviting cities to bid individually or collectively
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
“Blind bidding” adieu?
Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, explains why now is the right time to level the playing field when it comes to event acquisition
How to be a European Capital of Culture
Karel Bartak of the European Commission talks to HOST CITY about the process of bidding to become a European Capital of Culture and the value it brings for the host
Ten cities interested in FINA 2021 and 2023 World Champs
Ten cities from seven countries have registered their interest in hosting the 2021 and 2023 FINA World Championships
2024 Olympic bid consultants register welcomed
The IOC has launched a Register of Consultants representing cities bidding for the 2024 Olympic Games
SportAccord president slams IOC over events
Marius Vizer, president of SportAccord, has attacked the IOC’s Agenda 2020 programme of reform, saying it is not in the interests of sport
Host city selection is not political endorsement, says IOC president
President Thomas Bach has asserted that the International Olympic Committee remains politically neutral, but asks Games hosts to prevent discrimination and uphold binding international rights
IOC opens new invitation phase for 2024 Games bids
The bid process for the 2024 Olympic Games is now open, with the IOC launching a new “invitation” phase of discussion with interested NOCs