event management in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, different groups in the society have different opinions on the Asian Games issue. For my opinion, I think Hong Kong should bidding for the right to host it in 2023. I will use the following feasibility issues to prove my ideas.
Is the event a good idea?
Bidding for the right to host a major international sports event is a high profile. Typically, the benefits fall into follow three main categories.
Sports development
It can raises public awareness of the benefits of sport and encourages people to participate in sport regularly. The involvement builds people’s confidence in their ability to take part in regular sports activities and promotes long-term participation.
Social cohesion
Hosting a major games event can enhances civic pride and social cohesion. Although smaller in scale than the Asian Games, the 2009 East Asian Games attracted large numbers of spectators, particularly in support of Hong Kong athletes. According to a recent opinion poll conducted by the Central Policy Unit, 81% of the members of the respondents said they were proud of Hong Kong athletes at the EAG.
Economic activity
Hosting the Asian Games would bring direct and indirect economic benefits by stimulating tourist spending and increasing employment opportunities. It would boost local interest in sport and attract visitors. The number of job opportunities created is expected to be high.
Do we have the skills required to plan and run the event?
Hong Kong hosted the East Asian Games in 2009. The games have received many positive comments from different sectors, such as the publics, athlete, and International Olympic Committee. Most of the participants agreed that it is the most success game. It shows that Hong Kong has experience and skills to hosting the large sports event in the future. Moreover, Hong Kong is an international tourism and financial center; more than 41900000 visitor’s arrivals in 2011(refer to appendix 1). The statistics prove that Hong Kong may
Is the event a good idea?
Bidding for the right to host a major international sports event is a high profile. Typically, the benefits fall into follow three main categories.
Sports development
It can raises public awareness of the benefits of sport and encourages people to participate in sport regularly. The involvement builds people’s confidence in their ability to take part in regular sports activities and promotes long-term participation.
Social cohesion
Hosting a major games event can enhances civic pride and social cohesion. Although smaller in scale than the Asian Games, the 2009 East Asian Games attracted large numbers of spectators, particularly in support of Hong Kong athletes. According to a recent opinion poll conducted by the Central Policy Unit, 81% of the members of the respondents said they were proud of Hong Kong athletes at the EAG.
Economic activity
Hosting the Asian Games would bring direct and indirect economic benefits by stimulating tourist spending and increasing employment opportunities. It would boost local interest in sport and attract visitors. The number of job opportunities created is expected to be high.
Do we have the skills required to plan and run the event?
Hong Kong hosted the East Asian Games in 2009. The games have received many positive comments from different sectors, such as the publics, athlete, and International Olympic Committee. Most of the participants agreed that it is the most success game. It shows that Hong Kong has experience and skills to hosting the large sports event in the future. Moreover, Hong Kong is an international tourism and financial center; more than 41900000 visitor’s arrivals in 2011(refer to appendix 1). The statistics prove that Hong Kong may
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