Do big sporting events such as the Olympics help boost tourist numbers in the long run? It all depends on where they take place, according to research.
If you like looking at decrepit buildings, find some pics of the soccer stadiums built for Brazil 2014. It's crazy that even in a soccer-crazy country they couldn't plan better/find use for all of those massively expensive state-of-the-art stadiums.
Qatar will probably not use their stadiums for much, but at least they knew they were spending on a massive tourism ad and will be one of few countries benefitting from hosting.
If you like looking at decrepit buildings, find some pics of the soccer stadiums built for Brazil 2014. It's crazy that even in a soccer-crazy country they couldn't plan better/find use for all of those massively expensive state-of-the-art stadiums.
Qatar will probably not use their stadiums for much, but at least they knew they were spending on a massive tourism ad and will be one of few countries benefitting from hosting.