Asia’s 5G rollout creates ‘game-changing’ opportunities for stadium owners
The latest wave of mobile connectivity set to sweep Asia-Pacific could revolutionise the experience that arena owners can offer their customers. Greg Pitcher reports.
Money-can’t-buy experiences | The sports teams putting a premium on hospitality
Clubs are increasingly using premium fan experiences to maximise their revenue streams and offset the costs of expensive new stadia.
It’s a battlefield | Why cities are racing to benefit from esports boom
Half of the cities polled by event hosting consultancy firm, TSE, have said they plan to host an esports event with the next 12 months. Greg Pitcher looks at the reasons why cities want to get on the gaming bandwagon.
Hole in one | Golf gets Twenty20 vision in Vegas
A golf-putting event operator is setting up a home in a temporary venue in Las Vegas. Greg Pitcher asks if the Major Series of Putting will do for golf what Twenty20 did for cricket.
Business school | ICC teaches associate cricket nations how to generate income
There are hopes that a new partnership between the International Cricket Council and CSM Sport & Entertainment will help developing cricket nations to create their own income streams. Greg Pitcher reports.
Pokémon Go! | How sport can cash in on the $3bn craze
Sport is finding innovative ways to cash in on the $3bn Pokémon Go phenomenon. Greg Pitcher investigates the commercial opportunities in augmented reality.