Glasgow generates £230m from major events in 10 years
The creation of world-class venues and an integrated ‘One Glasgow’ approach has established the city as a top destination for major events
Dublin launches bid for European Capital of Culture 2020
Dublin steps up to compete with Galway and Limerick to host European Capital of Culture in 2020, a title to be shared with a Croatian – and possibly Serbian – city
IOC president encourages New Zealand Olympic bid
The possibility of hosting the Olympic Games is now open to a wider range of countries, president Bach said in New Zealand
Portugal to host global Plasticity Forum on pollution
The fourth edition of the Plasticity Forum, which tackles the growing problem of plastic pollution, is to take place in a coastal suburb of Lisbon on 8 and 9 June 2015
The next stage for Scotland
Paul Bush OBE of EventScotland explains how Scotland is maintaining the momentum of an incredible 2014 to keep hosting the best events in the world
CGF scrutinises Durban’s African dream
The Commonwealth Games Federation’s Evaluation Commission is in Durban to analyse and optimise Durban’s plans to host Africa’s first Commonwealth Games in 2022
2024 Olympic bid consultants register welcomed
The IOC has launched a Register of Consultants representing cities bidding for the 2024 Olympic Games
IAAF awards Eugene 2021 Champs; EU Athletics slams process
European Athletics’ newly elected president has criticised the manner in which the US city of Eugene has been awarded the 2021 IAAF World Championships
Paris city council approves 2024 Olympic bid
Councillors in Paris have voted in favour of bidding for the 2024 Olympic Games, subject to a public consultation over the coming weeks
Commonwealth Games transformed to attract aspiring cities
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO David Grevemberg explains how the CGF is transforming its sporting movement by engaging with cities and streamlining the sports programme