NEWSFLASH 10 June 2002
FLASH!! FLASH!! FLASH!!
LOCAL ECONOMY GETS OVER R200 MILLION BOOST FROM MAJOR EVENTS
Over R200 million is spent annually by cyclists and their support teams in Cape Town during the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour. Yachting teams spend a further R5 million during the Cape Town stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race.
A socio-economic impact study, commissioned by the City of Cape Town’s Events Office highlights Cape Town’s potential for creating a unique platform for major events with huge financial benefits for the local economy.
Please join the City’s Events Office and event organisers as the results of the study are released.
And bring along a photographer/cameraperson to record this exciting new development!
DATE Thursday 13 June 2002
TIME 11h00
VENUE City of Cape Town
Committee Room 1
6th Floor
Podium Block
Civic Centre
Hertzog Boulevard
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