HBS, the Host Broadcaster of the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups™, and Media Passport, a company specialising in providing assistance and training in the fields of communication and media, are proud to inaugurate the BROADCAST ACADEMY. The Broadcast Academy, a 50/50 joint venture between HBS and Media Passport, is already operational and has signed several training contracts throughout the world. The academy, strengthened by HBS and Media Passport’s expertise, currently has a team of over 50 international trainers, experts who are able to offer customised instruction in four languages (English, French, Spanish and Portuguese). The two companies have separately trained more than 10,000 people to date, including students as well as experienced veterans, in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Host Broadcast Services (HBS), the wholly owned subsidiary of Infront Sports & Media has just won the prestigious ISEMS Award for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ host broadcast operation, one of the 9 Award categories which recognise excellence in areas of sports event management.

HBS has successfully completed its coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007, which ended on 30 September.

The Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™ will be held on Sunday 25 November at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, South Africa.

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