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Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life

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This goes for Los Angeles , as well, the city selected to host the 2028 Olympics. and is where the 2028 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies are scheduled to be held. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year.

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A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal

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Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE 2028 – By 2028, ocV! The 2028 Summer Olympics will be taking place in Los Angeles and using Honda Center as the venue for the Men’s Volleyball Olympic Tournament. BE ecosystem. Still high end, but more grounded.”. Putting Anaheim on the Map.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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He pointed to the wave of unprecedented global events happening in the next decade, including WorldPride, FIFA World Cup, America 250, 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 2028 Olympic Games and 2034 Paralympic Games. From the bustling streets of our iconic cities to the tranquility of our national parks, theres something here for everyone.

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Vegas-to-L.A. High-Speed Train Coming by 2028

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Days after announcing that its high-speed electric rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach with Orlando will debut in September, Brightline has made public its next intercity project: Las Vegas and Los Angeles will be connected via fast electric rail in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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LA Tourism President: ‘Host an Event to Support the City’

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Planners and attendees can experience the host venues including the new Intuit Dome (host of NBA All-Star 26) and SoFi Stadium (host of the FIFA World Cup 26, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the opening ceremony of the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games).

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Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences

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Let’s not forget the state-of-the-art Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, opening in 2020, which will deliver premier fan experiences of the future. How do private events at your venues give people a feel for the team(s) that use the venue? Read more about U.S.

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What’s New in Omaha for 2025

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950 million expansion of Omaha’s airport (OMA), set to be ready in 2028, will double its size and add international travel options. Steelhouse Omaha A trendy, new music venue for your guests is Steelhouse Omaha. The $109 million music venue can accommodate audiences of 1,500-3,000.