What Burning Man can teach us about creating community through events
Burning Man CEO and Founding Board Member Marian Goodell talks to Host City about building community at scale, creating resilient events, working with local communities and why human connection matters more than ever in an increasingly digital world.
WDSF keeps dancing beyond the Games
Sergey Nifontov, General Secretary of the World DanceSport Federation spoke to Host City about how to manage rapid growth and digital transformation in line with the priorities of host destinations.
The royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to stage spectacular riders’ presentation ceremony ahead of 2027 tour de france grand départ
As Britain prepares to welcome the start of the 114th Tour de France in 2027, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been appointed by Grand Départ GB 2027 to deliver the opening moment of the Grand Départ – the iconic official team presentation.
Women’s sport booms while equality lags – IWG Global Summit
Host City explores a paradox revealed at the IWG Global Summit on Women in Sport in Birmingham
Festivals Edinburgh report highlights cultural, social and economic impact as 2026 season begins
Hot on the heels of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, attention now turns to Edinburgh as its internationally renowned August Festivals get underway
Glasgow 2026 hailed for setting a blueprint for future major events
James Bulley OBE, co-founder of Trivandi, one of the world’s foremost events experts, has hailed Glasgow 2026’s legacy of a “model that is more inclusive and feasible for new cities to get involved”
BTG Group Chairman, Bai Fan, shakes hands with UIPM President Rob Stull after the launch press conference in Beijing
Spectacular closing ceremony in Glasgow showcases India’s Culture, Music and Vision for the Centenary Commonwealth Games
Kirsty Coventry: the first woman at the top must not be the last
Host City reports from the IWG Global Summit on Women in Sport, where IOC President Kirsty Coventry outlined her vision for gender equality in sport
Sports must “think like entertainment” as event hosts face pressure to prove value
Host City reports from a meeting of the International Association of Event Hosts (IAEH) , where experts highlighted the net benefits of hosting major events
Young people more likely to watch Olympic Games now Modern Pentathlon includes Ninja-style Obstacle, survey finds
A survey of Australian Gen Z and Millennials found the inclusion of Ninja-style Obstacle increases Modern Pentathlon’s appeal by more than a third