The SMA wound up its 43rd annual confab since its founding in 1986 with more than 400 on hand February 3-7 at iconic singer Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood Beach, Florida. Read more
AEG Facilities and SMG have agreed a deal to merge to create a new, standalone global facility management and venue services company to be known as ASM Global. Read more
Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, has capped an outstanding first year of operations, attracting over two million fans including thousands of regional, interstate and international visitors. Read more
History tells us it takes nearly 50 years for a game to be recognised as a professional sport. Read more
The 2018 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) annual awards dinner took place at Eden Park, Auckland, on Tuesday 27 November, in conjunction with the EVANZ Annual Conference. Read more
Adelaide Oval will become the first stadium in Australia to feature an integrated hotel under plans revealed by the Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA). Read more
The World Rugby Executive Council has awarded New Zealand the hosting rights for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021 (WRWC2021). Read more
More than 110 EVH Series loudspeakers have been installed at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem to provide outstanding sound quality alongside robust messaging and emergency audio. Read more
Australian Rugby League club Parramatta Eels have rejected a proposed deal to play their home games at the new Western Sydney Stadium (WSS). Read more
The AFL is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the market for the provision of project management services to assist it with the stage one upgrade of Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Read more
With less than a year to go until the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games, businesses across the UK are gearing up for Lima 2019 and the upcoming months will vital for getting involved in available contracts. Read more
Auckland’s Spark Arena has switched to 100% compostable serve ware for public events. Read more
The Stadia & Arena Japan 2018/Sports Business Japan 2018 conference and exhibition got off to a flying start in Osaka today. Read more
It’s tee time again as Eden Park’s unique golf experience returns for seven memorable days this November. Read more
One of Western Australia’s leading media and communications professionals, Graham Mason, has been appointed to the newly created role of head of media, communications and government relations at Optus Stadium. Read more
The Stadia & Arena Japan Conference and Exhibition 2018 is just weeks away and Event Director Neil Levett, who has recently returned from a site visit to Japan, says interest in the event is sky high. Read more
Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth, New Zealand, has been closed down due to earthquake fears. Read more
With less than three months to go to the Stadia & Arena Japan 2018 conference and exhibition, we are looking for expert speakers to participate in this high level event. Read more
Leading domestic and international companies are continuing to book stands to participate at this year’s Stadia & Arena Japan event in Osaka.
The conference and exhibition is expected to be the largest ever gathering of sports venue industry professionals in the entire APAC region.
The event will run from 30-31 August 2018 at the Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center.
This week we profile two returning exhibitors:
Terraplas – Stands I1, I2, I3
Terraplas is the undisputed ‘World Leader in Turf Protection’. Having pioneered the first protection system for quality stadium turf in 1991 (that is still in use today!), Terraplas continues to lead the industry through continuous innovation in cutting-edge design, production and material technology, allowing stadiums and arenas internationally to make the best possible use of their facilities for special events, whilst maintaining the highest standard of playing surface.
Learn more at www.terraplas.com
Trocellen – Stand F5
Trocellen is a manufacturer of cross-linked PE foams. With more than 600 employees at eight sites, the company has been present in the artificial turf shock pad business for more than 25 years. Its ProGame brand provides long-lasting, high quality solutions for pitches.
For more information, please visit www.trocellen.com.my
With over 60 sports projects currently planned or under development in Japan, this year’s Stadia & Arena Japan 2018 event offers international companies a unique opportunity to develop key relationships in the fastest growing sports market in the world.
If your company has an interest in working on projects in Japan and other APAC countries, please contact Sam Wibrew to discuss current stand availability and sponsorship packages.
Direct Tel: +44 (0) 208 133 7678
The Etihad Stadium in Melbourne Australia will be renamed Marvel Stadium in a new sponsorship deal with The Walt Disney Company. Read more
