Tourism aspects of the XVII Rome Olympiad
| Autor: | S. Creaco, S. Cassar |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Cultural Studies
price control business.industry Geography Planning and Development Olympic tourism hospitality economic benefits from international tourism Media studies Transportation Exhibition Economy Hospitality Tourism Leisure and Hospitality Management Olympiad Sociology business Recreation Tourism Nature and Landscape Conservation |
| Popis: | In 1955, when Rome was awarded the XVII Olympiad, the entire city's infrastructure was significantly upgraded, and a number of new sports venues were constructed or modified. None of the new stadiums were as interesting as the ancient sites in which some events were held. The mixture of modern and ancient sites in which to hold the contests gave the Rome Olympics unprecedented cultural scope that had never been seen in earlier Games. The cultural breadth of the Rome Games was further enhanced by a series of historic sporting events, theatrical performances, and exhibitions staged during the Games. The opportunities provided for those who were not overly interested in sports to enjoy a host of recreational and leisure activities extended the range of potential visitors to the Eternal City. This meant that organizers had to adopt the widest possible perspective when dealing with the tourist question, given that the forecast massive influx of tourists and athletes would be concentrated in a limited time fram... |
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