Tag: Event Economics
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MCC backs curator amid Boxing Day Test debacle and $10m revenue shortfall
Introduction: MCC’s stance amid a high-stakes controversy The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has publicly backed curator Matt Page after this year’s Boxing Day Test spectacle collapsed into a two-day event, triggering a significant revenue shortfall for Cricket Australia estimated at around $10 million. The unusual finish has prompted questions about preparation, pitch management, and the…
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Outrageous World Cup Parking Fees Highlight the Price of Being Seen
Rising Costs at High-Demand Sports Events In North America, the economics of major sporting events are now as much about where you park as where you watch the game. This week’s spotlight on World Cup-related hype has shifted from tickets to parking, with reports that AT&T Stadium in Dallas could charge as much as US$175…