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Bidding (Historic background (Westerbeek et al (2002)- hallmark events are…
Bidding
Historic background
Westerbeek et al (2002)- hallmark events are determined by size and necessary involvement of government or official agencies
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High technical requirement of facilities and staff to host the sports and supporting industries (like specific facilities, media or accommodation)
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Ingerson + Westerbeek (2000)- successful bidding is a continuous and cyclical process- bid teams tend to get better after failing
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Perception of positive impacts, projection of soft power, limited number of hallmark events
Five key issues
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Need to leverage, be strategic
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Public concerns
Perceptions of mega events has shifted, more robust questioning of their merit
Conclusions
Costs and previous white elephants are now potentially deterring bids- Munich, Boston
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Competitiveness for bidding may have peaked, benefits of operational successes questioned
Process
Define event objectives
This establishes the character of the bid/event and is often missing (Emery, 2001)
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Strategic planning
Leveraging the broader impact and benefits of the games successfully to deliver a well rounded bid and event
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Previous questions
2016
Westerbeek et al (2002) list a number of operational and supporting factors underpinning successful sport event bids. Identify these factors and discuss these drawing on examples of sport bids to illustrate your answer.
2014
Westerbeek et al (2002) listed a number of key factors underpinning successful sport event bids. Critically evaluate these key factors and consider what a bidding committee needs to do in order to be successful?
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