by panter92 on Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:23 am
My answer for the short term is YES and NO. For the long term, it is YES.
Short-term:
YES: Tourist numbers will increase and thus, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, et cetera, will have more business..
NO: YOG is a new event. Unless Singapore and the organisers promote and advertise it to the international zone successfully, nobody would know that it's happening..
Long-term:
YES: If Singapore manages to host the games with great success, we will soon be hosting all sorts of events which will keep the economy up and running.. The facilities built for the YOG will be opened up to public for use in recreational activities. Singapore's status in the international world as a good host will be increased many folds should we host successfully with no logistic problems or any "cock-ups".. there are many more, but I can't write them all here...