Impacts of World Cup on Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Industries

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Definition of World Cup........................................................................................................1
Positive and negative issues involved for countries considering a bid..................................1
Summarising the main aims of the report...............................................................................1
Analysis............................................................................................................................................2
The Impacts on the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries............................................2
Short term effects on the hospitality sector.......................................................................2
Logistical challenges of hosting the event.........................................................................2
Longer term influences on the country as a tourism destination.......................................3
The impacts from an environmental perspective....................................................................3
Carbon footprint and pollution..........................................................................................3
Regeneration opportunities................................................................................................4
The impacts from a social perspective...................................................................................4
Intangible benefits (e.g. social cohesion; morale; entertainment).....................................4
Policing..............................................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
Summary of the Analysis section...........................................................................................5
Recommendations............................................................................................................................5
Overview................................................................................................................................5
Recommendation on impacts on the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries.................6
Recommendation on impacts from an environmental perspective.........................................6
Recommendation on impacts from a social perspective........................................................6
References........................................................................................................................................7