Chancellor announces £1bn support package for COVID-hit businesses

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Chancellor announces £1bn support package for COVID-hit businesses

[ad_1] Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new support package worth £1bn (€1.2bn/$1.3bn) to help businesses impacted by the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Companies across the hospitality and leisure sectors have been hit by a decline in footfall in recent weeks due to consumers’ concerns about the variant, while many have also reported …

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Curtains drop on West End shows due to Omicron variant

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Curtains drop on West End shows due to Omicron variant

[ad_1] London’s West End is continuing to be affected by the spread of the Omicron variant, after almost half of the capital’s major theatres had to cancel performances because of Covid infections.  Of the 46 full members of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) that had planned to perform shows at the weekend, 22 were …

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Ticketmaster grows Latin America presence with Mexico and Chile launch

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Ticketmaster grows Latin America presence with Mexico and Chile launch

[ad_1] Ticketmaster is to launch in Mexico and Chile as part of plans to expand its footprint in the wider Latin America market. The move follows Live Nation Entertainment’s recent acquisition of OCESA Entretenimiento, a leading promoter in the region and owner of Ticketmaster Mexico. The new ownership structure will see Ticketmaster Mexico transition from …

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Accesso pens strategic partnership with Sansei Technologies

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Accesso pens strategic partnership with Sansei Technologies

[ad_1] Technology solutions provider Accesso Technology Group has signed a three-year strategic agreement with Sansei Technologies, a specialised equipment provider for operators in the leisure and entertainment industry. Under the arrangement, Sansei will serve as the exclusive reseller of Accesso virtual queuing products in Japan, as Accesso seeks to expand the footprint of its virtual …

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Wales moves sports events behind closed doors to combat Omicron spread

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Wales moves sports events behind closed doors to combat Omicron spread

[ad_1] The Welsh Government has announced that all sporting events in the country will be moved behind closed doors from December 26 in an effort to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The new rules will apply to all indoor, outdoor, professional and community sports events, meaning fans will not be able to …

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‘Spiderman: No Way Home’ enjoys second-highest North American box office debut

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‘Spiderman: No Way Home’ enjoys second-highest North American box office debut

[ad_1] ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’, the latest instalment in the Spiderman series of films, grossed $260m (£196m/€230m) during its debut North American box office weekend – the second-biggest total in regional cinema history. The figure, according to Variety, beat an initial estimate of $253m and was second only to ‘Avengers: Endgame’, which opened to $357m …

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Oztix partners with Melbourne music venues

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Oztix partners with Melbourne music venues

[ad_1] Australian independent ticketing service Oztix has agreed a new partnership with Corner Group, owner of Melbourne’s Corner Hotel and Northcote Social Club. The arrangement will allow Corner Group to tap into Oztix’s accessible customer service and business development teams, as well as in-house marketing resources and technology. Richmond’s Corner Hotel has staged live music …

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South Africa vs India Test series to be played without fans

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South Africa vs India Test series to be played without fans

[ad_1] The Boxing Day Test match between South Africa and India and the subsequent three-Test series is to be played without fans, according to reports. Organisers of the first Test at Centurion Park have not sold any tickets according to Rapport, meaning no spectators will be present except for a few suite holders and delegates. …

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Washington Pavilion Management pens landmark SecuTix deal

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Washington Pavilion Management pens landmark SecuTix deal

[ad_1] Washington Pavilion Management (WPMI), a non-profit management services company specialising in performing arts, visual arts, interactive science and education, has selected SecuTix as its new ticketing and engagement platform. The deal will see WPMI use SecuTix’s ticketing platform to attract more visitors, grow its audiences, and build loyalty among its network of facilities and …

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Sector considering “legal options” over Welsh nightclub closures

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Sector considering “legal options” over Welsh nightclub closures

[ad_1] The Welsh Government has announced that nightclubs will have to close after 26 December as part of a national effort to combat the spread of Omicron. Nightclubs must close from midnight on 27 December, while social distancing will return in offices and shops, and one-way systems will be reintroduced in supermarkets. Businesses will also …

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