The tennis venue dilemma demonstrates why the Games should truly be global. Plus: It's Jamie v. Spencer on the radio — again; and more Brisbane Hilton memories
Well said Brett. I remember hearing a "marketing guru", on the now defunct, 'The Drum', on the ABC spouting off the benefits of building an AFL endorsed but not financially funded stadium in Hobart, when housing which in desperate need. He banged on about the supposed long-term financial benefits of all these AFL fans flying from the mainland to Hobart to watch a match. Neglected to mention that the average fan could not afford flights and accommodation to watch just one match, and why would they, when they can attend a game every weekend on their own turf. Same madness applies to the Olympic Games.
Maybe each competing country could chip in and the money be put towards building world class facilities in Athens? Facilities which a modest fee would keep upgraded in perpetuity, and where athletes can train year round...
Has to be cheaper than the insane costs for the host cities each year. Seriously, how much revenue do they get back from tourism to see the spectacle?
Well said Brett. I remember hearing a "marketing guru", on the now defunct, 'The Drum', on the ABC spouting off the benefits of building an AFL endorsed but not financially funded stadium in Hobart, when housing which in desperate need. He banged on about the supposed long-term financial benefits of all these AFL fans flying from the mainland to Hobart to watch a match. Neglected to mention that the average fan could not afford flights and accommodation to watch just one match, and why would they, when they can attend a game every weekend on their own turf. Same madness applies to the Olympic Games.
Maybe each competing country could chip in and the money be put towards building world class facilities in Athens? Facilities which a modest fee would keep upgraded in perpetuity, and where athletes can train year round...
Has to be cheaper than the insane costs for the host cities each year. Seriously, how much revenue do they get back from tourism to see the spectacle?