News: Events
New Zealand's Spa and Pool Event Expands
SPLASH! New Zealandâs Pool and Spa Trade Show is expanding over two floors with more than 45 exhibitors and 600 buyers expected to attend. Visitor registrations from New...
Apr 15, 2009
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Countdown to FILEX and Fitness Expo
The three-day FILEX 2009 convention, the largest fitness event in the South East Asia region, is a three-day program providing more than 25 business sessions, delivered by key...
Apr 15, 2009
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Development Plans for Christchurch Venues
The importance of two premier facilities on New Zealand's South Island is being highlighted in a request for public submissions to support their development. Venue manager Vbase...
Apr 14, 2009
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Easy Scanning from Ticketek
Ticketek has launched its new 3G ezyScan, which allows for the scanning of tickets anywhere there is a 3G signal from Ticketek's network provider. Ticketek 3G ezyScan can save...
Apr 9, 2009
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Adelaide Bid for 2013 Sevens World Cup?
The success of the International Rugby Sevens at the Adelaide Oval on 3rd to 5th April has led the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to discuss a bid to host the 2013 Sevens World...
Apr 9, 2009
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Industry Leaders for Asian Attractions Expo
Three days of education sessions and a pre-convention Safety Institute have been planned for Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2009, the largest conference and trade show for the...
Apr 9, 2009
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Late Nights for Rugby World Cup Finals
The semi finals and final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand will be late night affairs, with kickoff times of 9pm. This will accommodate television audiences in Europe,...
Apr 8, 2009
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Last Day for Sport is Fantastic Early Bird Offer
Early bird registrations for Sport is Fantastic 09, at a cost of just $1195, have been extended until 6pm today. The two-day international sport marketing conference on Monday...
Apr 8, 2009
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ACHPER Conference to Link with Queensland 150th Birthday
The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) has announced details of its 26th International Conference. Incorporating the 20th Fritz Duras...
Apr 6, 2009
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New FINA Rules for Rome world championships
Swimming's ruling body FINA has agreed new standards for technical swimsuits that will be in place for this August's world championships in Rome. The new guidelines for suit...
Apr 6, 2009
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Outback Spectacular Celebrates Three Years
The Australian Outback Spectacular has celebrated its third birthday, passing the milestone of having entertained 850,000 guests at close to 1,000 shows. This birthday milestone...
Apr 6, 2009
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Scholars enrol with AIS in quest for Olympic success
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has called on university academics to unite with the nationâs athletes to achieve Olympic success. For the first time, an invitation has...
Apr 1, 2009
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VMA Seeks Council Nominations
The Venue Management Association (Asia & Pacific) is calling for nominations for six vacant positions on its council. To replace retiring councillors Ian Delmenico; Steve...
Mar 30, 2009
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IPL 2009 To Move Overseas?
The 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament will be staged away from the Indian subcontinent due to security concerns, according to a statement from Board...
Mar 23, 2009
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VMA Announces Congress Sponsor and Partner
VMA President Steve Romer has announced a partnership with ATMAAC International that will see the security experts as the Principal Sponsor of the VMA annual Congress and...
Mar 19, 2009
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Australia claims Comm Games could be cancelled
Perry Crosswhite, Chief Executive of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) has claimed next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi could be cancelled if a...
Mar 17, 2009
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Sea World Enlarges Conference Capacity
The Sea World Resort and Water Park has announced an enlargement of its meeting space, with the incorporation of Sea Worldâs Paradise and Broadwater rooms. With the ability of...
Mar 16, 2009
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South Asian Cricket relocates to Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are set to become the home venues for the Indian subcontinent's cricket teams for the foreseeable future following the terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka...
Mar 13, 2009
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Top Speakers Confirmed for 'Fantastic' Conference
One of Asia's leading sponsorship experts, Hong Kong-based Jason Cornell' has been confirmed as another international speaker at the upcoming Sport is Fantastic conference....
Mar 10, 2009
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South African concern over poor World Cup ticket sales
The South African organisers of the 2010 World Cup have been ordered to boost local ticket sales or face accusations that they are only interested in attracting rich foreign...
Mar 9, 2009
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SANZAR Looks to Break Stalemate
Ahead of negotiations to renew its broadcasting deal, this week's meeting of the SANZAR Executive Committee (made up of the rugby unions of South Africa, New Zealand, Australia)...
Mar 6, 2009
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Pakistan Attacks Leads To Questions on Major Events
Monday's terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team in Pakistan has led international sports officials to question the future of major sporting events on the Indian...
Mar 5, 2009
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Black Caps call off Pakistan tour
New Zealand Cricket has cancelled the Black Caps' tour to Pakistan later this year following yesterday's terror attacks on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. New Zealand...
Mar 4, 2009
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Massive funds boost for Brazilian World Cup
The Brazilian government has secured a US $42 billion investment fund to finance developments in the country in the run-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Soccerex website...
Feb 18, 2009
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