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Aarhus Events is the event department of the City of Aarhus, Denmark.
Aarhus Events attracts, develops and supports large, strategic events with an international focus. The overall aim is to create events that contribute to economic growth and development across various sectors and which provide unique experiences for the city’s citizens, guests and business community.
Aarhus Events assists event planners within a wide range of fields: Sporting, cultural, and knowledge events among others. At Aarhus Events, we take part in the planning, development and the execution of events such as The Ocean Race, The Tall Ships Races, Urban Sports Festival.

Brisbane Economic Development Agency (Brisbane EDA) play a vital role in growing Brisbane’s economy, driving demand for Brisbane, and creating growth and trade opportunities for local Brisbane businesses. By doing this, Brisbane EDA contributes to the long-term economic growth of the city and a better quality of life for Brisbane residents.

As the convention bureau and regional tourism organisation for the Brisbane Region, Brisbane EDA is responsible for securing business and major events in Brisbane and working with our industry partners to promote Brisbane as the ideal destination to visit, meet and do business.

www.visitbrisbane.com.au

ChristchurchNZ is the sustainable economic development agency for the city, focused on making Ōtautahi Christchurch a better place to live, work and play. On behalf of the city ChristchurchNZ attracts, hosts, and invests in Major Events and are responsible for building and managing the city’s Major Events portfolio. There is significant value in the contribution Major Events make to the life of the city, defining Christchurch as a destination, bringing communities together, attracting visitors, stimulating economic activity and raising the city’s profile nationally and internationally, working to enhance the city’s reputation as a place of balance, adventure and opportunity.

www.gotobrno.cz/en/

www.brno.cz/en

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island strikes a perfect balance: small town charm, big energy, and island vibes. The romantic streetscapes, stunning water vistas, trendy restaurants & cafes, and array of welcoming accommodations create an ideal escape from everyday hustle and bustle.

With a priority placed on sport event attraction, Charlottetown has seen tremendous ongoing success in hosting numerous sport events as a result of a shared vision to be a premier sport tourism destination, dedicated leadership, and strategic partnerships locally and nationally. Charlottetown has won numerous Sport Tourism Canada PRESTIGE awards and is currently ranked the #1 sport event host city on the Canadian Sport Hosting Index for populations less than 50,000, and is ranked #6 overall in the country, the smallest city by far to break into the Top 10 which is dominated by major metropolitan centres.

Charlottetown is a vibrant festival and event destination, attracting international visitors year-round to experience its world-class culinary, arts, cultural, and sporting events.

Tampere is one of Northern Europe’s most active hosts of international sports events, rivalling cities several times its size. Backed by the whole sport-loving city, the dedicated and experienced city staff and local volunteers make Tampere a reliable and capable host for any major event.

Our aim at Tampere Major Events is to make Tampere an even better place to live, visit and organize events in. We bid for major sports and cultural events and help event organizers produce world-class events. We are also actively involved in city development projects. Our passion is Tampere.

www.tampere.fi

Turku is an energetic center of growth in the Baltic Sea area with over 200 000 residents and the entire region has over 342 000 residents. Turku looks ahead and is boldly renewing. The livelihood structure, top class selection of education, culture, as well as the beautiful archipelago, form a magnetic combination. The city is also known for its local and national food culture and heritage.
Turku aims to be carbon neutral by 2029 and climate positive from then onwards. The city of Turku has been selected as one of the globally leading climate cities for the fourth time.

Discover Halifax is the official destination management and marketing organization for Halifax, Canada, leading efforts to attract, develop, and host events that position the region as a premier, year-round destination for sport, culture, arts, and music. Supported by strategic partnerships with the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, Halifax Regional Municipality, and the Provincial Department of Tourism, Discover Halifax is guided by an independent Board of Directors. Through community-focused initiatives and strategic investments, the organization maximizes the economic and social benefits of tourism for both residents and visitors, reinforcing Halifax’s vibrant appeal and its standing on the global stage.

EventFlanders is a Flemish Government department dedicated to attracting major international events to Flanders and to helping existing events grow to higher levels. EventFlanders supports and coordinates events that qualify as major events according to the criteria determined by the Flemish Government.

EventFlanders is a part of VISITFLANDERS, the official tourism organisation for Flanders and Brussels, a destination famous for its rich art and heritage, amazing gastronomy (including world-renowned chocolate and beer), fashion and cycling. The organisation invests in the sustainable development and promotion of Flanders and Brussels as a top tourist destination.

www.eventflanders.com

VisitScotland Events Directorate takes a strategic lead in the Scottish events industry and is responsible for bidding for and securing major sporting, cultural and business events.  The Directorate: EventScotland, Business Events and Industry Development plays a pivotal role in the implementation of the national strategy, Scotland the Perfect Stage for Events.

Building upon the success of XX Commonwealth Games, The Ryder Cup and the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships, the 2015 – 2025 strategy aims to raise Scotland’s reputation as the perfect stage by developing the industry and by supporting and securing a portfolio of events which deliver sustainable impact and international profile.

Scotland will host a number of world-class events in the coming years including;

• 2017 BWF World Badminton Championships
• The 147^th Open
• European Championships 2018
• The 2019 Solheim Cup
• World Curling Championships 2020
• UEFA EURO 2020

www.eventscotland.org

Explore Edmonton is a strategic partnership between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Tourism, focused on attracting major events to the region. Every event is unique and we customize our approach to suit each right holder’s needs. From event inception, bidding and marketing to operations and legacy, Explore Edmonton is your single point of contact. We offer access to political and financial support, marketing and media expertise and the ability to activate your event within the community. We listen, learn, adapt and are committed to the success of your event. Welcome to Edmonton.

www.exploreedmonton.com

Glasgow Life is a charity that delivers cultural, sporting and learning activities on behalf of Glasgow City Council. At the heart of everything we do is our vision: to inspire Glasgow’s citizens and visitors to lead richer and more active lives through culture and sport. Our purpose is to provide Glasgow’s residents and visitors with that greater access; to deliver better cultural, sporting and learning services and opportunities and inspire everyone to make the most of them. In doing so we aim to make a positive impact on individuals, the communities in which they live and the city as a whole.

www.glasgowlife.org.uk

Göteborg & Co is the official tourism, event and promotion company of the City of Gothenburg.

We bid for and host events that strengthen the city brand and contribute to making Gothenburg an even better place to visit, work and live in.
We catalyse ideas and ambitions from both existing and new organisers.
We also identify new events and find suitable organisers and arenas.
Each year, we work with about 140 different events. When we host major international events Gothenburg & Co is often the headquarter of the local organisation.

www.goteborgco.se/en

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media oversees the protection and presentation of Ireland’s cultural assets. The Major Events Division was established in late 2019, its primary function is the bidding and hosting of Major Events which require Government support and input to win. This can come in the form of financial support, legislation, commercial protections, ICT, transport and security provisions as well as political support.

www.gov.ie

In Herning Municipality, international sporting events are part of our DNA. Despite the city’s – in this context – modest size, Herning has hosted a number of World Cups, European Championships and World Championships in recent years. The city’s motto in the event context is “Big enough to matter, small enough to care.”

JSTA is a nonprofit organization established by the Tourism Authority to promote sports tourism, and is putting efforts into making networks of related organizations and inbound tourism.

www.sporttourism.or.jp/en

The Major Events Team at London & Partners provide expertise and guidance to help stage major sports and cultural events. We do this by working in partnership with city stakeholders and industry leaders in entertainment, culture and sport. London’s primary goals are to attract events which deliver economic benefit to London, draw global media exposure and generate community engagement.

www.londonandpartners.com/events

New Zealand Major Events is the lead entity for events within central government in Aotearoa New Zealand.  It acts as an advisor to government ministers on aligning events to government objectives, links the events sector with the operational and leverage arms of government, invests in events to achieve outcomes that align with government priorities, and partners with other event stakeholders to attract, deliver and leverage major events.

www.majorevents.govt.nz

Since 1999, Northern Territory Major Events Company has been delivering and supporting events from Australia’s Top End right down to the Red Centre. As the peak body for events in the Territory, Northern Territory Major Events Company strives to grow industry capability, strengthen the Northern Territory’s identity as an exciting place to live and work and deliver world-class events to boost visitation and ultimately strengthen the Territory’s economy.

www.ntmajorevents.com.au

Ottawa Tourism Major Events and Sports team work closely with the City of Ottawa and Canada’s Capital venues and partners to stage major national and international sporting events. We have built a reputation for delivering an unparalleled experience for all rights holders, participants, sponsors, spectators, and volunteers alike. Our goal is to create long lasting partnerships that lead to the continual success of your event and benefit our community in the Nation’s Capital. Whether it’s developing creative services, securing accommodations or finding the right facility, we are here to meet your needs.

www.ottawatourism.ca/en/major-events-and-sport

The organisation is a sales and marketing body for companies, municipalities and organisations with interests related to the tourism industry and marketing of the region. The purpose of the organisation is to carry out marketing activities on behalf of municipalities and the tourism industry. The company is a non-profit organisation. The company shall market the region as a destination in connection with the cruise, events, conference and congress market, the holiday and leisure market and contribute to the overall profiling of the Stavanger region as a place to live and work.

Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland supports Maryland Sports in hosting major sports events, economic analysis and research relating to sports, sponsorship of major sports events, and development of partnerships with other public and private entities to sponsor major sports events.

Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland is a non-profit moving Maryland forward through sports.

www.sportcorpmaryland.us

Sport Event Denmark is the national Danish sports event organization. Established and supported by the Danish Government. Our objective is bidding for and hosting world class sporting events in Denmark, for example World- and European Championships in different sports as well as major sports congresses. During the last years more than 250 international sports events have been secured to Denmark. Sport Event Denmark is working in close collaboration with the Danish host cities and the national governing bodies. Today Denmark is one of the leading countries in terms of hosting world class sporting events (in top-15 globally according to SportCal).

www.sporteventdenmark.com

Sport Tourism Canada is a non-governmental, member-based, capacity building organization that promotes sport tourism as a grassroots economic development initiative at the community level. The STC services over 500 members across Canada, including 150 municipalities, 300 national and provincial sport, multi-sport and major games organizations and a variety of other sport and tourism industry partners. Sport tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry in Canada with approximately $6.5 billion in annual spending by domestic and international visitors. Canada has a rich and proud history of hosting major international sport events, including three Olympic Games (Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver/Whistler), three Pan American Games in Winnipeg (1967 and 1999) and Toronto (2015), the 1983 World University Games in Edmonton, the 1978 and 1994 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton and Victoria, respectively and hundreds of other summer and winter single sport events, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015.

www.sporttourismcanada.com

As the non-profit trade association for the sports events and tourism industry in the United States, the Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA) is the most essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, vendors and sport event owners. We believe sport tourism and the events that our members host and own have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help sport tourism professionals achieve previously unimagined levels of performance. We do this by nurturing a community of smart, creative and interesting people: our members.

www.sportscommissions.org

Founded in 2009, the Sports Metropolis Berlin initiative ensures that Germany’s capital city retains and develops its reputation as one of the top global locations for sports events. The initiative markets Berlin nationally and internationally as THE metropolis for sports in Germany.

In this unique national cooperation, key decision-makers join stakeholders in Berlin’s sports sector, industry and the economy. These not only include major sports venues and events as well as Berlin’s top clubs, from the Olympiastützpunkt Berlin (OSP) to the Landessportbund e.V. (Berlin State Sports Association) and the Berlin Marathon, but also the Senate Department for the Interior and Sport, the Chamber of Commerce (IHK), Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, and visitBerlin.

www.berlin-sportmetropole.de

Sports Turismo Alliance Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit organisation registered under Philippine laws. Through its unifying efforts, it is mandated to pursue uplifting the standards of organising of events and the promotions of various sports, tourism and host cities in the country. It is involved in holding of seminars and workshops throughout the archipelago in the promotions of sports tourism, particularly through bidding for international sports and cultural events. The organisation also acknowledges and honours the exceptional efforts made by industry players and gives due recognition to sports and cultural events, destinations, venues, local governments, sports associations, event organisers and private companies that have played a significant role in the rapid growth of the sports tourism industry through the annual Philippine Sports Tourism Awards.

www.sportsturismoalliance.com

Taichung is a city on the rise; it is also a strong and prosperous city. The theme of industrial and economic development will be “Front Shop, Back Factory, Free Port.” Through information technology, innovative industry and smart machinery, construction and development of the international MICE sector, we aim to loosen the system and create wealth through laws and regulations, making Taichung an investment-friendly city. The goal is to enable all the investment in Taichung to achieve the ultimate performance goal of “send the goods out, bring the money in” on a mutually beneficial basis, and moreover, gain a world-wide reputation for the city.

www.travel.taichung.gov.tw/en-us

The Tataki Auckland Unlimited team is responsible for ensuring that Auckland continues to build and deliver a portfolio of world class major events that are aligned with Auckland’s Major Events Strategy and contribute to the regional economy. Major events are also designed to improve the visitor experience and grow visitor numbers, as outlined in the Auckland Visitor Plan. This team manages the region’s Major Events Fund on behalf of Auckland Council.

www.aucklandunlimited.com

Established by Royal Decree in 2002, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (also known as TCEB) is a public organization tasked with promoting and developing business events in Thailand. Since 2004, TCEB has worked toward establishing Thailand as Asia’s premier business events destination, by providing flexible, service-oriented support to meeting-goers, incentives winners, convention attendees and exhibition participants.

www.businesseventsthailand.com

The Sports Administration, Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan) is the highest sports authority in Taiwan. It was formed in the name of the Sports Affairs Council (SAC) of the Executive Yuan on January 12, 1998. Starting January first, 2013, the SAC become the Sports Administration (SA) under the Ministry of Education as part of the government structural reform.

Over the years, the SA has devoted itself to integrating sports resources, promoting sports for all, cultivating outstanding athletes, creating a well-equipped sports environment, and expanding exchanges with the international community. Emphasis is now placed in the following items:

1. Preparing for the National Sports Museum
2. Establishing a Sports Development Fund
3. Promoting Taiwan as a Sports Island
4. Enhancing Citizens’ Swimming Competence
5. Installing Public Sports Centers
6. Constructing a Comprehensive Bike Path Network
7. Upgrading Competitive Athletics Skills
8. Reinvigorating Baseball
9. Renovating the National Sports Training Center
10. Striving to Host Major International Sport Events

www.sa.gov.tw

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and is the state’s lead marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency.

In partnership with government, regional tourism organisations, industry and commercial stakeholders, TEQ aims to build Queensland’s tourism and events industry to foster innovation, drive industry growth and boost visitor expenditure.

TEQ works collaboratively with government, industry and destination partners to identify, attract, develop and promote successful events in Queensland. Via an integrated events marketing platform, TEQ annually delivers a distinctive, world-class Events Calendar for Queensland that, as a sustainable high value asset, contributes to the Queensland economy and inspires visitors to experience the best events in Australia at the best address on earth.

www.teq.queensland.com

UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential. We work in partnership with the National Governing Bodies of sports to ensure they operate as effectively as possible.

UK Sport is the lead government agency for major sporting events at the UK level. We work closely with our sporting and regional partners to ensure that the UK successfully bids for and stages a range of the world’s biggest international sporting events to a world-leading standard. Our programme comprises of major international events that are of national strategic importance to the UK, and that represent the pinnacle of global competition in each respective sport.

UK Sport provides a range of strategic and technical support to the events that we fund.

www.uksport.gov.uk

It is our ultimate goal to make Stockholm the leading event city in Scandinavia. What we offer you is experienced, highly informed, accessible help and advice – free of charge. It’s our way of making sure your ideas will come alive like never before. Let us help you plan for your next upcoming event in Stockholm!

We offer:

• Advice and consultation.
• Help to develop professional applications and presentations.
• Contact with various departments, companies and administrators within the City of Stockholm.
• A network of competent partners who will assist you with your event – arenas, accommodation, transport and marketing etc.

www.visitstockholm.com

Visit Victoria is the primary tourism, business and major events company in the state of Victoria, responsible for spearheading a cohesive approach to marketing Melbourne and Victoria to attract more visitors and world class events to the region. The Major Events team within Visit Victoria is responsible for the acquisition of major sporting, creative, theatrical and culinary exhibitions and events to grow Melbourne’s reputation as a global leader in major events and has been responsible for acquiring a number of outstanding events including:

• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Theatre Production (2019);
• Australian Boomers vs USA Basketball Men’s National Team (2019);
• T20 World Cup Men’s and Women’s Finals (2020);

Nelson Mandela: My Life, the Exhibition (2019).

www.visitvictoria.com

The Welsh Government’s Major Events Unit is responsible for managing the development and delivery of policy on major events, including the implementation of Event Wales – our 10 year major events strategy. We work closely with partners across the public, private and third sectors in Wales, the UK and internationally. With our support, Wales has successfully hosted and attracted some of the world’s biggest and most prestigious sporting events including: the Ashes; Senior Open Championship; Rugby World Cup; World Half Marathon Championships; UEFA Champions League Final; and Volvo Ocean Race. We also support a thriving portfolio of arts and cultural events, such as: Hay Festival; Machynlleth Comedy Festival and Festival No 6.

www.businesswales.gov.wales/majorevents/

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) supports the delivery of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Local Industrial Strategy working to increase jobs, businesses and productivity in the region. Our partners include local enterprise partnerships, councils, growth hubs, universities, Chambers of Commerce and the private sector. We focus our core activities across Greater Birmingham and Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire and the Black Country, with the potential and scope to deliver services for the wider West Midlands.

WMGC are lead delivery partner for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Business and Tourism Programme. We are tasked with delivering inward investment, capital investment, leisure tourism, business tourism, regional and attracting major sporting events and boosting the sports economy.

Wonderful Copenhagen is the official convention, event and visitor’s bureau of the Greater Copenhagen area. Wonderful Copenhagen deals with all aspects of Copenhagen as a tourist and travel destination such as marketing, promotion, product development, public events, strategic planning, information, PR, brochures, statistics, analyses etc.

www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen-tourist