Some 17 million tickets have been requested in the first application window for this year’s FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar. The first sales period for the tournament lasted just under three weeks and finished yesterday (Tuesday) with the largest number of applicants coming from the host nation. FIFA also saw applications from footballing fanatics …
French consumer protection agency hands out fines over misleading sales practices
The French consumer protection agency DGCCRF has handed out a fine of €150,000 (£126,342/$171,522) to Global Service Concierge and its parent company, WSI Live, for misleading resale practices. According to a report from Face-Value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT), Direction Général de la Concurrence, Due la Consommation et de la Répression Des Fraudes (DGCCRF) has …
People on the move: YTL Arena Bristol, UTA and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… YTL Arena Bristol, which is a new 17,000 capacity stadium due for completion in 2024, has added two new hires to its team. Une Marija Jurkstaite (pictured left) has joined as head of experience, where she will help to grow the YTL Arena …
The RSC and TikTok launch new young people ticketing initiative
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has launched a £10 (€11.86/$13.53) ticket scheme for young people alongside entertainment platform TikTok. TikTok Tickets will allow full-time students and young people to attend RSC shows, with the initiative aiming to increase access to theatre for those that live in areas of structural disadvantage. The scheme will also provide …
UNESCO reports 10 million creative job losses
A UNESCO report has revealed that 10 million jobs across the creative industries were lost in 2020 alone, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Reshaping Policies for Creativity report’s foreword, the director-general of the United Nations’ cultural body, UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, wrote: “The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented crisis in …
Leeds United teams up with SeatGeek
English Premier League football club Leeds United has announced a new partnership with mobile-focused ticketing platform SeatGeek. The multi-year partnership will enable Leeds to focus on its supporter experience and provide a more mobile-centric approach for purchasing tickets. Further improvements will be made to the queueing system for large sales, the security of purchasing tickets, …
Rugby World Cup 2023 and STH UK launch GB hospitality packages
STH UK, the hospitality sales agent for Great Britain for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, has launched its packages for English, Welsh and Scottish fans. The Rugby World Cup is set to feature 20 teams across 48 matches in 51 days, taking place in nine venues across France. STH UK is the sales …
NTIA survey reveals 26% rise in operating costs for night time sector
A recent Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) survey has revealed that businesses in the nightlife sector have witnessed a 26% rise in their total operating costs in the last year alone. Some 198 NTIA members across England, Wales and Scotland responded to the survey, which reported an average increase of 18% in food and drink …
Redeam teams up with Ticketmaster to inspire travellers
Ticketing platform Ticketmaster has linked up with experiences technology company Redeam to prompt travellers to purchase tickets for events when booking trips on global travel websites. The partnership will enable event organisers to create special packages and promotions that travellers can combine with other experiences, when booking their trip. Redeam then shares these offers across …
Rolling Stone acquires majority stake in Las Vegas festival
Iconic media brand Rolling Stone has acquired a majority stake in annual music and arts festival, Life Is Beautiful, which is held in downtown Las Vegas. Rolling Stone and parent company Penske Media Corporation have outlined their ambition to be more active in the live event space. The festival will continue to take place in …