Olympics

From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
July 24, 2024  |  News

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational...

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Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
July 22, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. From the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to Taylor Swift’s ongoing and record-breaking...

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Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021
Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021
July 12, 2024  |  Retail

U.S. companies are reportedly looking to this summer’s Paris Olympics to put them ahead of their competitors. Event sponsors have spent 18% more on the...

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Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?
Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?
July 11, 2024  |  International

Sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators are reportedly awaiting a bump in Summer Olympics-related betting. As CNBC noted in a report Thursday (July 11), this year’s Paris games...

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A Winning Look: Luxury Designers Go for Gold During the Olympics
A Winning Look: Luxury Designers Go for Gold During the Olympics
June 22, 2024  |  Retail

With eyes around the world glued to the Olympics, luxury fashion designers have a long history of taking advantage of the opportunity to cement their...

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Cybersecurity Concerns Test Paris Olympics Preparations
Cybersecurity Concerns Test Paris Olympics Preparations
June 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics are set for just over a month from now, and the event is starting to look a lot...

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Airbnb Looks for Acceleration in Summer Travel but Guidance Disappoints  
Airbnb Looks for Acceleration in Summer Travel but Guidance Disappoints  
May 08, 2024  |  Earnings

Airbnb’s first quarter results showed growth in listings and in nights booked. And per management commentary on the conference call, demand for international travel remains robust —...

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Digital Tools Go for Gold at Paris Summer Olympics
Digital Tools Go for Gold at Paris Summer Olympics
April 17, 2024  |  Technology

As the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games begins, anticipation is not just limited to the athletic feats but also the digital innovations...

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France to Close Tax Loophole for Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
France to Close Tax Loophole for Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
June 09, 2023  |  Travel Payments

France is taking steps to close a tax loophole and end the more favorable tax treatment short-term furnished rentals such as AirBnB receive compared to...

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