01011nas a2200121   4500008004100000022001400041245005900055210005800114260004200172520062400214100001500838856003600853       2010                        eng d  a1913-610200aMajor Events: Good Economics and Exposure to the World0 aMajor Events Good Economics and Exposure to the World  aOttawabTalent First Networkc11/20103 aMajor events of all kinds, especially sport events, are becoming a major element in the competitive arsenal of cities and and their economic development and tourism offices. Major events bring people to the city, provide attractions for residents, and ensure that the city's name is profiled in the national and international media. But they also can involve major infrastructure investment in facilities and amenities, some of which might have limited post-event utility. This article discusses some of the pros and cons of event hosting as an economic strategy and suggests some useful decision-making guidelines. 
 1 aYates, Bob  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/393