Hosting global events

Cards (8)

  • What are sporting advantages of hosting ?
    raise status of the sport
    raise status o hosting country
    increase sport funding
    increase sponsorship and commercial activity
  • what are sporting disadvantages of hosting ?
    global decline in participation
    facilities may not be used after
    less well know sports may suffer
    deviance may be highlighted
  • what are economic advantages of hosting ?
    increase revenue through tourism
    increase job creation
    increase income to county
  • what are economic disadvantages of hosting ?
    bidding for event can be expensive
    can put host cities in debt
    benefits of employment exaggerated
  • what are social advantages of hosting ?
    unify nation / nation building
    increase national pride
    increase revenue in local area
    improve transport
  • what are social disadvantages of hosting ?
    people may be displaced
    prices may increase
    interest on other social projects may be lost
    hosting may cause resentment in other areas
  • what are political advantages of hosting ?
    current party get credit for success
    national pride
    shop window effect - culture and political
    attract more inward investment and trade
    improve government popularity
  • what are political disadvantages of hosting ?
    cost of hosting may be unpopular
    failure may reduces national self - esteem
    increase security and terrorism threats
    political protests may undermine events