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This is an account of life in an Olympic city. Capturing the final preparations before the Opening Ceremony as well as the Games themselves.
Monday, August 23, 2004
The tourist tide is turning!
There are numerous signs that show that this second and final week of the Athens Olympics will see a huge influx of lastminute tourists.
Friends of mine from abroad said there are coming, the same thing I hae heard from other sources.
This is not surprising, Athens is only 3 hours flights from most Europan capitals. The images that Athens has sent to the TV's of the whole World were more than impressive (comments?).
All the doomsayers and misinformers have been proved wrong by a very hospitable city, a spotless organisation and great sporting results
This can be easily proven by the fact that the only negatives the critics can find are the minor doping related issues that have emerged and have nothing to do with the organisation of the Athens games themselves.
Friends of mine from abroad said there are coming, the same thing I hae heard from other sources.
This is not surprising, Athens is only 3 hours flights from most Europan capitals. The images that Athens has sent to the TV's of the whole World were more than impressive (comments?).
All the doomsayers and misinformers have been proved wrong by a very hospitable city, a spotless organisation and great sporting results
This can be easily proven by the fact that the only negatives the critics can find are the minor doping related issues that have emerged and have nothing to do with the organisation of the Athens games themselves.
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Well I think it looks great but I'm not objective. But at least here in Britain coverage is very positive for Athens - with the occasional whining about the heat. That together with the images of empty stands could prove a major incentive for last minute travellers. It's a great opportunity really, as there won't be Olympics in Europe for at least another 8 years. Anyway, I know I wish I were there...
You hinted something about Jetset and sportsworld the other day. Could you elaborate please? Something related I heard is that sponsors got a lot of tickets that they couldn't give away or that the people that got them just didn't show up.
Keep up the good work,
Dionisis
You hinted something about Jetset and sportsworld the other day. Could you elaborate please? Something related I heard is that sponsors got a lot of tickets that they couldn't give away or that the people that got them just didn't show up.
Keep up the good work,
Dionisis
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Athens and Greece have looked truly beatiful in the NBC coverage in the USA. Each prime time segment opens with arial shots filmed while flying over a nightly selection culled from among Greece's notable vistas. Of course, there's suitably majestic musical accompaniment.
The fears and concerns about preparedness have really faded away. During the first few days, there was more comment on the lack of problems, but this is old news now and doesn't get much mention anymore.
I'm glad to hear that the tourists are coming. If I weren't an ocean away, I'd consider it myself.
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The fears and concerns about preparedness have really faded away. During the first few days, there was more comment on the lack of problems, but this is old news now and doesn't get much mention anymore.
I'm glad to hear that the tourists are coming. If I weren't an ocean away, I'd consider it myself.
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