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Essentials for developing successful ‘Active Lifestyle Programmes’

Essentials for developing successful ‘Active Lifestyle Programmes’

Jun 1, 2016 | health & active lifestyle, Interview

Interview with Agis Tsouros, Former Director of the Division of Policy and Governance for Health and Wellbeing, World Health Organization (WHO),  author of “A healthy city is an active city: a physical activity planning guide”.

Three interesting takeaways on how sport can unite communities

Three interesting takeaways on how sport can unite communities

May 2, 2016 | Article, social cohesion & integration

Sport can produce different forms and levels of belonging. However, it can also create new social boundaries and therefore exclude minority ethnic groups, as shown in this academic paper.

The development of ‘Sports-City’ zones and their potential values as tourism resources

The development of ‘Sports-City’ zones and their potential values as tourism resources

Mar 17, 2016 | Article, urban planning & infrastructures

A successful sports-city zone to attract tourist at times when major events are not taking place.

Lillehammer 2016: Inspiring the next generation of volunteers

Lillehammer 2016: Inspiring the next generation of volunteers

Feb 18, 2016 | Article, Europe, events & legacy

The Young Leaders Programme is a legacy project developed by the Lillehammer 2016 Organising Committee. With young individuals aged 15-19 as the target, this programme has both short and long-term objectives.

Interview with Ann Johansson, Director, Halmstad Convention  Bureau

Interview with Ann Johansson, Director, Halmstad Convention Bureau

Dec 21, 2015 | Article, Europe, tourism & city branding

Halmstad Convention Bureau’s director explains how the city capitalises on its citizens’ love for sport to promote itself. A good inspiration for smaller but ambitious sports cities!

Place branding: Strategies for sports cities

Place branding: Strategies for sports cities

Dec 15, 2015 | Article, tourism & city branding

When we think about place branding and sport, the first technique that often comes to mind is usually the hosting of major events . In this paper, the authors identify three different types of platforms that can be used.

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