Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Concert ticket scams on the rise in Hong Kong

Concert ticket scams on the rise in Hong Kong
January 5, 2024

Related Articles

4th January 2024 - Inspectors step in as scalpers mark up tickets for Taylor Swift Melbourne concerts by more than 400%

9th May 2023 - Live Nation first quarter results show soaring fan demand for concerts

24th February 2023 - Hong Kong Government commences prosecutions over failure of giant screen at pop concert

16th November 2022 - Hong Kong Police arrest five over concert LED screen collapse

22nd September 2022 - Hong Kong Disneyland announces new ticketing options and ‘Frozen’ themed rides

22nd August 2022 - Live Nation launches artist discovery platform in Hong Kong

29th July 2022 - Performers injured by falling LED Screen at Hong Kong concert

2nd June 2021 - Theme park tickets and airline rewards offered as incentives for vaccination uptake

19th April 2019 - Ed Sheeran’s second Hong Kong concert cancelled due to lightning storm

30th July 2019 - Inaugural TicketingBusiness Asia conference to be held in Hong Kong

6th November 2018 - Hong Kong Consumer Council calls for overhaul of ticket resale laws

12th April 2018 - Hong Kong Government moves to tackle ticket scalpers

15th November 2017 - Hong Kong Rugby Sevens assures fans that tickets are safe to purchase through Viagogo

1st September 2017 - Google urged to block online resellers who dupe ticket buyers

7th December 2016 - Overseas authorities introduce anti ticket scalping legislation

24th September 2016 - Growing use of bots for hot sport and entertainment tickets reignite scalping debate


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

GEOFF NINNES FONG AND PARTNERS

Geoff Ninnes Fong & Partners (GNFP) is a structural, aquatic and civil engineering consultancy with broad experience in the design of new municipal and institutional swimming pools, hydrotherapy…

read more

Aquatics / Consultants / Design / Venues

 
 

GymMaster

Contact: Australia: (+61) 1800 849 001 New Zealand: (+64) 3 668 5727 International: (+1) 415 915 0375

read more

Fitness / Recreation / Technology

 
 

Pico Play

Pico Play is a global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of world-class themed attractions and entertainment that deliver extraordinary and memorable experiences to millions…

read more

Attractions / Consultants / Design / Recreation / Tourism

 
 

COMMERCIAL AQUATICS AUSTRALIA

Commercial Aquatics Australia provides aquatic solutions nationwide and is one of the largest and most experienced companies specialising in the design, construction, renovation, service, maintenance…

read more

Aquatics / Design / Play / Waterparks

 
 

Vivaticket

As of the 1st July 2018, Enta Australasia Pty Ltd/Best Union has been rebranded as Vivaticket Pty Ltd.  Vivaticket is the ideal strategic partner for the organisation and management of your…

read more

Attractions / Entertainment / Sport / Ticketing / Venues

 
 

Aussie Strength

We are Aussie Strength. The ultimate supplier for Commercial Gym Equipment that's built to deliver in the toughest environments. From USA-Built hardcore weight training equipment from Arsenal…

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 

The P.A. People

The P.A. People is a specialist integrator and contractor in sound reinforcement, audio visual systems, performance lighting and production communications. Over its almost 50 year history the company…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Sport / Technology / Venues

 
 

revolutioniseSPORT

revolutioniseSPORT is the emerging market leader in online club management in Australia. Whether it is memberships, registrations, events, online sales or governance tools - revolutioniseSPORT is the…

read more

Recreation / Sport / Technology

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business