China’s giant sports investments
Can China’s sports market really reach a trillion dollars, what’s to be gained from investing in the world’s leading football clubs – and when will the country host the World Cup? HOST CITY investigates
Cities are in a “battle for growth” – ECM president
European Cities Marketing (ECM)’s Spring Meeting takes place in Madrid on 24th to 27th February – and the playing field has never been more lively
UNICEF boosts Generations For Peace refugee host programme
A Generations For Peace programme to promote youth leadership and reduce violence in host communities has received additional funding from UNICEF
Developing hosts through cycling
Brian Cookson, President of the Union Cycliste Internationale explains how the UCI encourages its event hosts to go a step further
Manchester wins Internet of Things bid
An innovative smart city project in Manchester has been chosen as the winner of a £10m UK Government-led technology competition
David Grevemberg shares thoughts pre-CGF General Assembly
On the eve of the Commonwealth Games Federation’s all-important 2015 General Assembly, CEO David Grevemberg reveals to HOST CITY areas of future development for the movement
UNICEF CGF partnership makes Samoa Youth Games even more inclusive
The Commonwealth Games Federation has partnered with the Commonwealth Secretariat and UNICEF to provide workshops and fan zones during Samoa 2015
Belgium backs Generations For Peace refugee youth project
The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has agreed to commit resources to a sport and art project that will benefit thousands of young refugees in Jordan
Vatican hosts mayors to control climate and trafficking
World mayors heed the Pope’s call, getting together to work out how to solve the big issues facing the urbanising global population
Glasgow to create more volunteering opportunities
Glasgow City Council is revamping its volunteering strategy as demand for opportunities grows after the success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games