UK independent festivals are struggling with low ticket sales, soaring costs, and competition from major players, leading to numerous cancellations. While some large corporations thrive, smaller operators face unsustainable financial pressures, prompting calls for regulatory intervention.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation, Cyberspace Administration, and National Railway Administration have jointly summoned seven online travel platforms, including Ctrip and Qunar, to address irregular operations such as misleading ticket sales and improper collection of user data. The platforms are urged to comply with relevant laws and regulations to maintain market order and protect consumer rights.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation, along with the Cyberspace Administration of China and the National Railway Administration, summoned seven online travel platforms on June 11. The platforms were cited for improper practices including misleading "waiting list help" services, encouraging users to buy longer tickets for shorter trips, and mishandling user data. They were ordered to comply with relevant laws and regulations to standardize ticket sales and protect consumer rights.
MEPs Rasmus Andresen and Lukas Mandl debate the politicization of the FIFA World Cup, with concerns over ticket prices, ownership, and the sport's social value clashing with FIFA's vision of unity and escapism.
The upcoming FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US, is facing unprecedented political controversies including high ticket prices, fan boycotts, and issues like racism and immigration. While FIFA president Gianni Infantino emphasizes football's role in uniting people and providing an escape from daily problems, MEPs like Rasmus Andresen advocate for stricter regulations to protect football as a public good, not just a profit-making business.
Broadway's 2025-2026 season achieved a record $1.91 billion in ticket sales, with a 3.5% increase in grosses, 1.8% in attendance, and 1.7% in average ticket prices, despite economic concerns, highlighting the resilience of live entertainment demand.
With the 2026 World Cup a week away, questions surround ticket sales. Despite FIFA's claims of sold-out matches, thousands of tickets are available below face value on various platforms, leading to investigations into alleged price inflation and misleading fans.
The Mandalorian and Grogu film launches in theaters, surpassing initial box office projections with $82 million in domestic ticket sales
Yeon Sang-ho's new film 'Colony' set a new record for first-day ticket sales in South Korea, attracting nearly 200,000 viewers. The zombie thriller, starring Jun Ji-hyun, also topped reservation rates nationwide.
Disney bets on The Mandalorian and Grogu film to revive box office, leveraging streaming success. Experts debate if TV-centric audiences will flock to cinemas for the Star Wars spin-off.
Suriya's 'Karuppu' has shown strong box office performance, earning Rs 23.40 crore on its second day, a 51% increase from its opening. The film has garnered Rs 38.90 crore in India and Rs 21 crore internationally within two days.
The summer box office is off to a sizzling start, thanks in part to strong week-after-week performance from returning titles.
Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updatesTrainline has said the US standoff with Iran is hitting its revenues, with rail ticket sales to foreign visitors to Europe affected.The UK-based ticketing retailer said it expected revenues to stay flat or decline over the coming year, citing “the effects of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on inbound air traffic into Europe”. Continue reading...
Disney and 20th Century Fox's "The Devil Wears Prada 2" opened the summer movie season with $77 million in ticket sales.
European nations wanted more merit-based prize moneyHigh costs of travel and hotels will exceed Fifa payoutsA number of leading European countries still expect to lose money at the World Cup despite Fifa increasing the prize and participation fund by $112m (£82m) this week.The main host federation, US Soccer, is also understood to be forecasting an operational loss on the tournament, although that will be more than offset by a projected $100m windfall from a revenue-sharing agreement from ticket sales with Fifa that will also benefit the two other co-hosts, Canada and Mexico. Continue reading...
In a reversal from previous tournaments, companion tickets come at significant cost for the 2026 World Cup. Accessibility advocates are raising their concernsSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterFootball fans with disabilities are struggling to buy companion tickets for World Cup games with some seats that had been assigned for caregivers appearing to be put on general sale.The Guardian has uncovered significant issues with the World Cup ticket sales process for fans with disabilities, including:Wheelchair users who have secured a match ticket being unable to buy an accompanying ticket for a caregiverCompanion seats being made available to buy in isolation, without proof of a prior wheelchair or accessible purchase, in stage four of Fifa’s sale process earlier this monthWheelchair and accessible seating being priced higher than general admission tickets on Fifa’s official resale marketplace across a wide range of matchesAn inability by Fifa to guarantee that fans who have bought companion tickets will be seated next to the wheelchair user they are accompanying Continue reading...
Erika Kirk's cancellation of a Turning Point USA event has triggered a public dispute, with claims of security threats clashing against allegations that the decision was driven by low ticket sales. No independent evidence has verified either narrative.
