Business Management Students working on the Olympics Effect on the UK economy might like to think about last weekend's Manchester United v Barcelona Champions League Final.
According to a Mastercard Survey this was one of the most lucrative games ever.
110,000 Spanish fans descended on London spending money in bars, restaurants, at tourist attractions ( and for the lucky ones at the game itself )
£320 million was generatated
£42 million went into the London Economy
Wembley proved a good host, capable of hosting this kind of game admirably.A good omen for 2012 one would imagine.
I was in A supermarket during the day where several trolleys were being filled for the game on TV.
Ruddick, G (2011) London nets £42m from final, Daily Telegraph, 28th May (accessed via Newsbank through library.beds.ac.uk ) 1st June 2011
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