Edmonton targets events with shared community goals
Cindy Medynski, Director, Edmonton Events highlighted the importance of local benefits to its event hosting strategy at Host City Americas
New ASOIF report provides common indicators for measuring the impact of events
The indicators and guidance align with international best practice and intergovernmental work linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The benefits of hosting Formula 1
As it approaches its 1,000th race, Formula 1 highlights the economic and social impacts that the event brings to the host
How is Expo 2020 Dubai “Creating the Future”?
Expo 2020 Dubai is already developing a meaningful and sustainable legacy that will extend its impacts and benefits long into the future, writes Marjan Faraidooni, Senior Vice President, Legacy Development and Impact, Expo 2020 Dubai
Governments and rightsholders must work together to transform communities through event hosting
As a rightsholder, are you a visitor or is your host community a second home? This is the question rightsholders must ask themselves and governments should require an answer to, writes Mike Hopper, CEO of Advance Brand Consulting
Tokyo 2020 and Rugby World Cup 2019 team up in landmark agreement
The organisers of two of the world’s biggest events have signed an agreement to work together to ensure the events bring a positive legacy for Japan
eventIMPACTS measuring tool enhanced to further benefit events industry
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Discover Northern Ireland, EventScotland, London & Partners, UK Sport and Welsh Government continue to collaborate to ensure organisers and supporters of public events have key guidance and good practice for evaluating the impact of their events
Candidates shortlisted for Expo 2020 Dubai apprenticeship programme
The final selection process is underway for the Expo 2020 Dubai Apprenticeship Programme, a pioneering nine-month scheme that will offer valuable hands-on experience, vocational training and skills development to more than 20 young people from across the UAE aged 28 years and below.
Handball Arena will be made into schools in Rio
Rio Olympic Handball Arena to leave a legacy to Brazilian school children
Arup’s three agendas of event feasibility
The feasibility of an event depends on looking at three key agendas, says Erik G Andersen, Special Advisor at Arup’s Host Cities Advisory Service