Securing major events has never been more challenging

What do cities need to consider in relation to security when they are preparing bids for major sports events? Helmut Spahn, Director General of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) writes exclusively for HOST CITY
How to host the MTV EMA awards

After a successful MTV EMAs in Glasgow, HOST CITY’s editor caught up with the show’s executive producer, Bruce Gillmer. Next stop, Milan!
HBS brings onboard cameras to 2015 UCI Track World Champs

The UCI has appointed Host Broadcasting Services to cover its 2015 World Track Cycling Championships, which takes place from 18 to 22 February outside Paris
IOC praises Lillehammer 2016’s young team with one year to go

At celebrations marking one year until the Winter Youth Olympic Games, IOC vice president Nawal El Moutawakel praised the achievements of the young organising committee
The Sports Consultancy hires Glasgow 2014 big hitter

A key player in Glasgow 2014’s successful commercial programme has joined The Sports Consultancy to boost its rights marketing business
Olympic movement mourns ANOC leader Mario Vázquez Raña

Former IOC member, Association of National Olympic Committees president and Mexican media magnate Mario Vázquez Raña has died at the age of 82
SportAccord Convention announces confirmed partners and conference programme for 2015

SportAccord Convention is pleased to announce its collaborative partnerships for this year’s edition taking place from 19-24 April 2015 at the Sochi Expocentre in Russia
Prince Ali tackles FIFA’s “culture of intimidation”

During a campaign trail of football associations around the world, HRH Prince Ali of Jordan took time to explain how and why he hopes to run football’s global governing body
Five more broadcasters sign with Baku 2015 European Games

The first European Games will be broadcast in at least 47 countries, with five European broadcasters joining the party
Toronto 2015’s top tickets selling out fast

275,000 tickets for the Pan American Games have already been sold, with the Opening Ceremony, football and rugby sevens among the fastest sellers