Analysis of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament Impact
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Analysis of economic impact ofWimbledon tournament in London
AbstractWimbledon Tennis Championship is one of the oldest and historic tennis grand slam that playedin Wimbledon, London. Since, it's inception, the tennis tournament greatly impacts on thenational economy of United Kingdom. The tournament held in All England Club in Wimbledon,London, since 1877. It is the only grand slam tennis tournament which is played on grass. Theresearch paper covers the aspects of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament that impacts nationaleconomy of United Kingdom. The research methodology framed in precise and appropriatemanner that guide the end users to comprehend the concepts of the dissertations. The data hasbeen analysed and collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary sourcesincludes the questionnaire survey which has been asked from the local citizen of the country.Data analysis is done with the thematic analysis in which tables and charts that represents theresponse of residents efficiently. Recommendations and suggestions in order to improve theenvironmental and issues of local residents has been made appropriately.
Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................11.1 Title...................................................................................................................................11.2 Introduction......................................................................................................................11.3 Background of research....................................................................................................21.4 Rationale of the study.......................................................................................................21.5 Aim and Objectives..........................................................................................................31.6 Research Questions..........................................................................................................31.7 Potential implication of study on future research.............................................................31.8 Structure of Dissertation...................................................................................................3CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................12.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................12.2 About Wimbledon Tournament........................................................................................12.3 Reasons for Wimbledon Tournament in London.............................................................32.4 Economic impact of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament in London....................................42.5 The effects of Wimbledon on environment......................................................................52.6 Conclusion........................................................................................................................6CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................83.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................83.2 Research Philosophy........................................................................................................83.3 Research Approach...........................................................................................................93.4 Research Design...............................................................................................................93.5 Research Strategy...........................................................................................................103.6 Data Collection Method.................................................................................................103.7 Sampling.........................................................................................................................113.8 Data Analysis..................................................................................................................113.9 Ethical Consideration.....................................................................................................123.10 Research Limitation......................................................................................................12CHAPTER 4: DATA ANALYSIS................................................................................................13
4.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................134.2 Analysis of primary data................................................................................................134.2 Analysis of Secondary Data...........................................................................................234.3 Discussion.......................................................................................................................24CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................265.1 Conclusion......................................................................................................................265.2 Recommendations..........................................................................................................27REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................29Personal Reflection........................................................................................................................32APPENDIX I.................................................................................................................................33
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1.1 Title“To analyse and identify the economic and environmental impact of Wimbledon Tournament inLondon”1.2 IntroductionWimbledon Tennis Tournament championship is one of the oldest tennis tournamentsacross world and is considered as the most prestigious tennis championship. The tournament heldin All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877. It is the only grand slam tennistournament which is played on grass (Rakovská and Svoboda, 2017). It is a two weektournament that begins in late June and finished in early July. Since its inception, the WimbledonTennis tournament greatly impacts on the economic condition of London, United Kingdom.Large number of people visiting the area increases worries in the local residents of neighbouringtowns such as Wimbledon and small villages such as Southfield. Southfield tube station is thenearest station to championship and therefore, brings a large amount of tourism. With theincrease in tourists, local market and restaurants got benefited as their productivity andprofitability increases at that time. This helps in the growth and development of nationaleconomy of country. Albeit there were some negative aspects of the Wimbledon Tennistournament (Bizzozero, Flepp and Franck, 2016). The local residents and natives found troubleto walk on pavement due to increase in crowd. Further, traffic sometimes become uncontrollableand unbearable due to increased crowd and tourists. Thus, in this context, this dissertation willanalyse the impacts on Wimbledon Tournament on the economy of London. Economicconditions in London have been greatly influenced by organising Wimbledon Tennistournament. It is one of the four Grand Slams that played on the grass lawn and players fromdifferent countries arrived in Wimbledon, London in order to participate in the Grand Slam. Inthis context, the economic and social environment of the country have been impacted bothpositively and negatively. For attaining research objective, the current investigation will follow asystematic process. This process will comprise literature review, research methodology and dataanalysis chapters. All these segments of investigation process will help in getting appropriatesolution of the research problem. The dissertation will covers the aspects of Wimbledon TennisTournament that held in London. How it impacts on the national economy and what are it's after1
effects on environment will be assessed in this dissertation. In this manner, the researcher willformulate the precise structure of dissertation that will help the end users to comprehend theconcepts efficiently. Further, critical analysis of literature will be made and on the basis of itappropriate recommendations and suggestions will be provided by the researcher. 1.3 Background of researchWimbledon tennis tournament has been played for two week and millions of visitorsarrives from different country came to Wimbledon in order to cheer and support their respectiveplayers. Further, it aids in generating ample amount of revenue that helps the government of thecountry efficiently. Wimbledon Tennis Tournament is one among the four Grand SlamTournament that played on the grass lawn. It was organised first by All England Croquet Clubwhen it opened in 1869. Since the beginning of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament which held inLondon, the economic situations of country blooms tremendously. The hospitality and foodindustries generate ample amount of profits due to increase in tourists. Further, it also aids inpromoting the national culture. Though, it impacts on the local residents and natives as theirnormal routine work get disturbed due to increase in traffic and crowd. Further, the wastegenerated within the tournament becomes issues for the local authorities. The tournament runsfor two weeks and put high impact on the national and social economy of the country. Thetournament greatly impacts on natural environment as well. Further, with increase in number oftourists, taxi services rise rapidly and pollution in the country increases simultaneously.1.4 Rationale of the studyEconomic conditions in London have been greatly influenced by organising WimbledonTennis tournament. It is one of the four Grand Slams that are played on the grass lawn andplayers from different countries arrived in Wimbledon, London in order to participate in theGrand Slam. In this context, the economic and social environments of country have beenimpacted both positively and negatively (Paolo, Flepp and Franck, 2016). On one side of coin,the government is able to generate ample amount of revenue with increase in tourists and onanother side, they have to face issues regarding increasing pollution, waste and infuriationamong the local residents. In this context, researcher aims to present reasons for organisingWimbledon Tournaments in London and will aim to identify its impacts on the localenvironment.2
1.5 Aim and ObjectivesAim:“To explore the impact of Wimbledon Tournament in London”Objectives:To analyse the reasons for Wimbledon Tournaments in LondonTo examine how Wimbledon will have an impact on the economic position of LondonTo evaluate the effects of Wimbledon on environment and economy1.6 Research Questions1.What are the impacts of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament on economic position of Londonand the effects of Wimbledon Tournament on the environment of London?1.7 Potential implication of study on future researchThe research on analysing and identifying the impact of Wimbledon Tennis Tournamenton the national economy of the country is very important. It will aid in providing briefinformation that why Wimbledon tournament held in London along with its positive andnegative impacts on society and economy of the country. Further, it will also aid the governmentof United Kingdom to improve facilities on those two weeks so that local residents and nativeswill not have to face any issues regarding traffic. The recommendations will aid the authorities tocontrol waste and other issues effectively so local residents would not have to face this issue.Thus, in order to analyse the positive and negative impact on environment, society and economyof London, present study is useful and significant.1.8 Structure of DissertationIn order to make an effective research, the dissertation structure plays a vital and essentialrole. It must be well structured which helps both; the researcher and the readers to comprehendthe aspects and concepts that will be present in the research projects (Trapp, 2014). Thus, in thiscontext, the research project will follow a systematic and precise structure of different chaptersof dissertation which will help in achieving the whole examination in a suitable way. Thestructure of dissertation is provided as below:Chapter 1 – Introduction: In this chapter, the introduction of the research will be madeby the researcher. The brief information will provide glimpse to the readers about thewhole research. It will be made effectively and efficiently by the researcher that will helpthe readers to comprehend the aspects and concepts of research. 3
Chapter 2 - Literature Review: This is the second chapter of dissertation in whichresearcher makes comparison and contrast on various articles of different authors whohave conducted research on similar topics (Biggam, 2015). This helps the researcher tounderstand the views of other authors and on the basis of comparison, the researcher willable to move forward in research. Chapter 3 - Research Methodology: It is the third chapter in the dissertation and researchproject. It is the framework on which the whole research will be framed and analysed.Research methodology is the complex and vital component of the dissertation and it mustbe appropriate and efficient in order to increase the effectiveness in research. It is theresponsibility of researcher to carry out research methodology of dissertationappropriately so that study can provide appropriate results.Chapter 4 - Data Analysis: It is fourth chapter of dissertation in which the researcherwill aim to analyse the collected data systematically and efficiently. The collected datacan be analysed in multiple ways and it depends on the researcher that which method willbe suitable for research (Flick, 2014). Chapter 5 - Recommendations and conclusion: This is fifth and last chapter ofdissertation in which the outcomes are derived from the analysis of research. Therecommendations are based on the investigation made by researcher. This chapter is veryimportant as it provides the users and readers to comprehend the concepts that arediscussed in research. 4
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