Tag: Olympic Games
Olympics organisers threaten exhibition over its use of “2012″.
An art event called the Great Exhibition 2012 has said it has had legal action threatened by Olympics organisers over its use of “2012″. The exhibition is due to take place between the Olympic and the Paralympic Games, next August. Julie Benson, the event organiser, said it was “preposterous” to be asked to withdraw their [...]
Sustaining London 2012
Sustainability is going to be central to The London 2012 Organising Committee’s (LOCOG) procurement process. So, with all eyes in the live events industry looking for tendering opportunities, just how does a potential supplier make sure they meet LOCOG’s requirements? Heath Freeman, managing director of Pinnacle Crew, takes a look at LOCOG’s Sustainable Sourcing Code. [...]
Meteorologists needed for London 2012 Olympics
Organisers of the London Olympics have begun advertising for meteorologists to predict weather patterns in 2012. Consultants will spend two years preparing for the Games by creating a detailed database on the micro-climates around more than 20 venues in London and elsewhere. Officials hope to be able to accurately predict the weather so that they [...]
London 2012: security boom or bust?
The success of the Olympic Games in China has set a high benchmark. With the London 2012 Games next in line, we must swiftly ask ourselves: ‘Is Britain ready for the greatest show on earth’? When I pose that particular question, I’m at the same time suggesting that the emphasis needs to focus on the [...]
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