News tagged with ticket price

China brings forward key high-speed rail launch

China has announced it will bring forward by a day the launch of a much-anticipated high-speed train link between Beijing and Shanghai to June 30.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

China's launch of key high-speed railway imminent

China's much-anticipated high-speed railway linking Beijing and Shanghai is set to open this month, the government said Monday, shrugging off safety concerns after a recent corruption scandal.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Disney CEO defends use of 3-D in movies

(AP) -- Disney CEO Bob Iger defended the company's production of 3-D films Thursday after 3-D ticket sales for several recent movies lagged their predecessors.

Technology / Business

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Groupon, Live Nation form online-ticket deal site

(AP) -- Concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and online deal site Groupon are forming a venture to develop an online ticketing deal website called GrouponLive.

Technology / Internet

created May 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Live Nation trims 1Q losses, ticket sales up

(AP) -- Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s losses narrowed in the first three months of the year as the concert promoter boosted sales of concert tickets through price cuts.

Technology / Business

created May 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The best time to buy tickets to a sold-out game

Trying to buy a ticket to a sold-out game? To get the cheapest price you have a decision to make: when to buy. During a visit to a sold-out basketball game at Duke University, "Science Nation" put the question to some die-hard ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A scientific research study analyzes when to buy airline and theater tickets

Do you fancy watching a musical in London? Then, according to a research study at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, if you want to save money you should buy your airlines long in advance, but postpone ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Sep 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UK study: Fans in the boardroom good for football

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study by University of Manchester economists has backed calls from supporters groups who argue that their representation in the boardroom is generally good for football.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New Web site lets you compare bus tickets

(AP) -- Intercity bus travel has taken off in the last few years. Now a new Web site makes it easier for riders to find their routes.

Technology / Internet

created May 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study says to look at more than just price to find the best travel bargains

If you're looking for bargain air travel, a new study finds that you should look at more than just the ticket price. Instead, a researcher at North Carolina State University who co-authored the study says that consumers need ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 16, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0