IA Hans Olav from Lahlum, Norway just sent me the information for the following upcoming events:
Gausdal Bygger’n Masters 2006 will be played at the well known Gausdal high mountain hotel in Norway 24 September to 2 October. 9 rounds Swiss, time limits 40 moves in 2 hours, then 20 moves in one hour and then 1/2 hour for the rest of the game. Open for all players with a FIDE-ELO at least 2000, and a limited number of players below 2000 or without a FIDE-ELO. Chances for GM-norms and excellent chances for IM-, WGM- and WIM-norms. First prize 1001 EUROs (+ a Troll!). Expected 50-60 players out of whom 10-14 GMs or IMs, live transmission from 8-10 games each round. Details Hans Olav Lahlum hanso.lahlum@c2i.net. Webpage http://eirikgu.home.online.no/byggern2006/ . Check also the webpage including pictures, bulletins etc from last year’s tournament (won by GM Magnus Carlsen) at http://home.online.no/~eirikgu/troll2005/.
Hereford England One player needed for a 9 round all-play-all. Arrival 28 August, play 29 August to 3 September 2006.
Alternating days 2 rounds then 1 round. Rate of play 40/2 all in 30.
Prizes £15 per win. £50 for highest in group of GM or IM or FM.
Player 2341+ non-English.
Details: Maxim Devereaux mdevereaux@deversoft.co.uk
European Union Individual Chess Championship 6 to 15 September 2006
10 round Swiss open only to players affiliated to EU countries
Venue Liverpool World Museum, England.
Details David Welch dave.welch@blueyonder.co.uk
website http://www.events.atticuschess.org.uk/
Monarch Assurance Isle of Man Masters 23 September to 1 October 2006
9 round Swiss
Details Dennis Hemsley chess@manx.net It is unlikely any conditions are available for 2006
website http://www.bcmchess.co.uk/monarch2006/index.html
Commonwealth Championship 19 to 29 November 2006 open only to Commonwealth citizens or long-term residents therein.
Venue Mumbai
Details shivai@vsnl.com
Rilton Cup 2006-07 to be played in Stockholm, Sweden 27 December 2006 – 5 January 2007. 9 rounds Swiss, time limits 40 moves in 2 hours, then 20 moves in one hour and then 1/2 hour for the rest of the game. Open for all players with an ELO of at least 2000 (B-group for players below 2000). First prize 18000 SEK (= around 2000 EUROs), total prize fund more than 200 000 SEK. Details stockholms.schackfrbund@telia.com, webpage http://www.rilton.se/
Hastings Masters 28 December 2006 to 6 January 2007.
9 round with all international titles and rating possible. Also several other events, including the Hastings Open 6-7 January.
Details Con Power conpowr@aol.com
For invitations and conditions contact Stewart Reuben stewartreuben@aol.com
website shortly http://www.hastingschess.org.uk/
GibTelecom Masters and Challengers 23 January to 1 February 2007.
The Masters is a 9 round Swiss with one rest day with £56,500 prize money, including prizes specifically for women mounting to £9000.
There are two Challengers tournaments for players under 2200 or unrated each of 5 rounds. The total prize fund for these two events is £9000. A player taking part in both the Masters and Challengers could win £6000.
There are two Amateur tournaments for player rated under 1800 or unrated each of 5 rounds each with a prize fund of £2250.
Details Judy Whurr conf.banq@caletahotel.gi
No start money will be offered this year, but Stewart Reuben has a limited number of rooms available to offer hospitality including breakfast and evening meal. Players willing to share are more likely to be offered this hospitality which will be decided in September.
stewartreuben@aol.com
website http://www.gibraltarchesscongress.com/ 
Also, going on right now in Ecuador is the Pan American Youth Festival where several of the top young U.S. players are playing chess with their South American and Central American counterparts.
Looking at the Gausdal tournament as an example, it seems like in Europe you can attract a good number of titled players (10 GMs last year) with a relatively modest prize fund (EUR2601 or ~$3500US). Since the non-titled players are paying entry fees, a lot if not all of the prize fund is covered. So, an event can be held for the cost of the accomodations. Untitled masters and strong amateurs get to play GMs and IMs and take a shot at norms. It’s a win for everyone and you don’t end up with a class player walking away with a bigger sectional money than multiples GMs who may have to split top prizes.
Why can’t we host more of such events in the U.S? It would go a lot ways towards developing our young players and untitled masters…