Global event: event of international importance that attracts many participants from
around the world.
Summit: meeting involves important people, head of states etc.
Nation building: coming together of people who live same country where identify national
identity. Everyone works together in sprit of same goal.
Multiplier effect: money generated by tourism activities and visitors spend filter through
other levels of industries + economy of country as a whole.
Recession: economy not performing well.
Military coup: armed forces take over government.
Section 1: Global events of international
importance
How to determine whether an event has the status of being
classified as a global event.
To be considered when deciding:
o Multi-country participation
o Multi-country interest and attention
o Large crowds for all over the world
o Global media attention both print and electronic
o Large sums of money are invested in preparation
o Generates huge profit
o Directly and indirectly effect other businesses, create opportunities for
businesses.
o Requires specialised infrastructure
o Support infrastructure, adequate accommodation, transport…
o Proper planning, preparation and monitoring
o Preparation by participants and teams
Political instability. Factors that the selective committee will
consider when any country considered to host:
Safety and security plans of the host country examined
Extra security measures
Alternative country be considered with more stable political 1
enviro
,What are the different levels of events?
mega events:
large number of
people, measured by
size and importance
regional events: loacl event:
specific region, different small specifc area
rotate around a levels of limited number of
location, same time events people who live
in year. there.
hallmark events:
same place regulary
+ same time. Attracts
small groups,
The positive and negative impacts of global events on
international tourism
Economic
Social
global events
Environmental
2
,Positive Negative
Increased foreign large sums of money invested for
revenue Economic preparation
Increased business profit must be more than investment
transactions =increased profit
over-investment and once over the
Infrastructure development money is lost
Short/long term employment specialised infrastructure might not be
used and means loss of money
Skills development
loss of short-term employment, people
Publicity and PWOM = repeated visits lose income
Repeated visits mean increase in goods become more expensive
tourism means money is sustained
negative publicity if something goes
Creation and fostering other investment wrong
opportunities
Positive Negative
skills developed culture shock, not everyone accepts
Social different cultures
more funding for important
social development e.g. schools cultural disrespect results in conflicts
showcasing culture creates pride false image, clean up before event
enhanced appreciation for international certain communities are excluded from
cultural diversity benefits of the event
youth development, interest in sport and increase in crime
participation
Positive negative
more invested in Mass tourism increased stress natural
protecting Environmental environment.
environment
Air pollution increased transport
profits can be used to protect
environment Litter created adds to waste disposal
physical and natural environments are Natural environment cleared
upgraded
Over use natural resources
opportunity for environmental education
3
, The impact of hosting a global event on domestic tourism in the
host country.
Decrease in domestic Decrease in domestic Decrease in domestic
tourism due to: tourism due to: tourism due to:
o Major construction o Higher prices o Limited money to
inconvenient to travel. travel due to traveling
o Congestion and during the event.
o Closure due to overcrowding.
upgrading facilities. o Prices higher due to
o Transport networks facilities upgraded.
o Free access to all busy.
facilities not possible. o Foreign tourist still
o Places fully booked dominates due to
o Limited staff due to repeated visits
training.
Increase in domestic Increase in domestic Increase in domestic
tourism due to: tourism due to: tourism due to:
o Employment and o Opportunity to o New and better
entrepreneurial participate in a unique attractions
opportunities involved event
event o Upgraded facilities
o Pride in their own
country, need to o Betters service levels
support
o Easier access to
o Working at the event attractions
o Support teams and o Improved transport
groups infrastructure.
Post
During
Pre-event Event
Event
The impact of hosting a global event on the economy of the
host country
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around the world.
Summit: meeting involves important people, head of states etc.
Nation building: coming together of people who live same country where identify national
identity. Everyone works together in sprit of same goal.
Multiplier effect: money generated by tourism activities and visitors spend filter through
other levels of industries + economy of country as a whole.
Recession: economy not performing well.
Military coup: armed forces take over government.
Section 1: Global events of international
importance
How to determine whether an event has the status of being
classified as a global event.
To be considered when deciding:
o Multi-country participation
o Multi-country interest and attention
o Large crowds for all over the world
o Global media attention both print and electronic
o Large sums of money are invested in preparation
o Generates huge profit
o Directly and indirectly effect other businesses, create opportunities for
businesses.
o Requires specialised infrastructure
o Support infrastructure, adequate accommodation, transport…
o Proper planning, preparation and monitoring
o Preparation by participants and teams
Political instability. Factors that the selective committee will
consider when any country considered to host:
Safety and security plans of the host country examined
Extra security measures
Alternative country be considered with more stable political 1
enviro
,What are the different levels of events?
mega events:
large number of
people, measured by
size and importance
regional events: loacl event:
specific region, different small specifc area
rotate around a levels of limited number of
location, same time events people who live
in year. there.
hallmark events:
same place regulary
+ same time. Attracts
small groups,
The positive and negative impacts of global events on
international tourism
Economic
Social
global events
Environmental
2
,Positive Negative
Increased foreign large sums of money invested for
revenue Economic preparation
Increased business profit must be more than investment
transactions =increased profit
over-investment and once over the
Infrastructure development money is lost
Short/long term employment specialised infrastructure might not be
used and means loss of money
Skills development
loss of short-term employment, people
Publicity and PWOM = repeated visits lose income
Repeated visits mean increase in goods become more expensive
tourism means money is sustained
negative publicity if something goes
Creation and fostering other investment wrong
opportunities
Positive Negative
skills developed culture shock, not everyone accepts
Social different cultures
more funding for important
social development e.g. schools cultural disrespect results in conflicts
showcasing culture creates pride false image, clean up before event
enhanced appreciation for international certain communities are excluded from
cultural diversity benefits of the event
youth development, interest in sport and increase in crime
participation
Positive negative
more invested in Mass tourism increased stress natural
protecting Environmental environment.
environment
Air pollution increased transport
profits can be used to protect
environment Litter created adds to waste disposal
physical and natural environments are Natural environment cleared
upgraded
Over use natural resources
opportunity for environmental education
3
, The impact of hosting a global event on domestic tourism in the
host country.
Decrease in domestic Decrease in domestic Decrease in domestic
tourism due to: tourism due to: tourism due to:
o Major construction o Higher prices o Limited money to
inconvenient to travel. travel due to traveling
o Congestion and during the event.
o Closure due to overcrowding.
upgrading facilities. o Prices higher due to
o Transport networks facilities upgraded.
o Free access to all busy.
facilities not possible. o Foreign tourist still
o Places fully booked dominates due to
o Limited staff due to repeated visits
training.
Increase in domestic Increase in domestic Increase in domestic
tourism due to: tourism due to: tourism due to:
o Employment and o Opportunity to o New and better
entrepreneurial participate in a unique attractions
opportunities involved event
event o Upgraded facilities
o Pride in their own
country, need to o Betters service levels
support
o Easier access to
o Working at the event attractions
o Support teams and o Improved transport
groups infrastructure.
Post
During
Pre-event Event
Event
The impact of hosting a global event on the economy of the
host country
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