Why is London a good place for the Olympics?

London succeeded in its Bid for a number of reasons. It is a global city with a reputation across the world. Its multicultural population meant that all countries would be well supported at the games. Stratford was and still is a deprived area.

Why was the London 2012 bid successful?

Paris was seen by some as the front-runner for much of the campaign, but skillful lobbying by London’s supporters and an inspirational final presentation by Sebastian Coe led to the success of its bid.

What was the success of the London 2012 Olympics?

This article describes some aspects of the crowd movement and transport planning undertaken by Movement Strategies that helped to deliver the successful London 2012 Games. The Rio 2016 Olympics has brought about a twinge of nostalgia for many of us at Movement Strategies.

Why are people not happy about the London Olympics?

But there are those who are not quite convinced. There are criticisms from people in London that the Games will cause chaos, disrupt business and make life more difficult for many people. And there are critics hundreds of miles away from London who still can’t quite work out why they’re paying for the Games.

Do you go to the Olympics as a spectator?

The London 2012 Olympic Games will be my third straight Games as a spectator. I’m beginning to realize that not every avid traveler attends the Olympic Games. I have never competed at the Olympic Games, don’t have any family members competing in the Games, and always travel to the Games alone.

What are the economic benefits of hosting the Olympics?

But the economic benefits of hosting an Olympics are much disputed. Some cities, like Montreal, have suffered financially. And there have been theories that the Athens 2004 Olympics may have contributed to Greece’s catastrophe. The picture isn’t clear in London.