14 . Glasgow Business September/October 2012
MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR 2014 GAMES
UK capital to deliver the message that Scotland’s largest city is open for business. Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of
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Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, led the two-day mission, which was geared at reaching out to major UK and international companies who might expand their operations in Glasgow or locate for the first time in the city. Tey showcased Glasgow’s business
expertise, investment opportunities and export capabilities, and built momentum towards the city’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Councillor Matheson was joined by senior
figures from Glasgow City Council alongside representatives from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and business organisations. Deputy Chief Executive Richard Muir represented Glasgow Chamber. Te mission comprised a series of strategic
working events held within Dover House – home of the Scotland Office – with a focus on engineering, sustainability, financial services, life-sciences, tourism and major events. Tis included a reception – opened by
Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland – to an audience drawn from companies and organisations such as Zebec Energy, GlaxoSmithKline, Virgin Atlantic, Doosan Power Systems, Keolis UK, the BBC, STV Group, Te Herald, Fluor and AEG Europe. Specifically, on its second day, the delegation
undertook a preview tour of Te Crystal – the new £30 million flagship building of global engineering and technology services provider Siemens – which is one of the most energy efficient and sustainable buildings in the world. Siemens is a part of the Glasgow City
Council led Sustainable Glasgow initiative – a partnership between the public sector, higher education and industry – which aims to make Glasgow one of Europe’s most
ith London in the worldwide spotlight for the 2012 Olympic Games, a trade delegation from Glasgow travelled to the
Glasgow’s role in the Olympics reaps benefits for local businesses, while city leaders seek to take advantage of the build-up to the Commonwealth Games
sustainable cities within 10 years and a leader in sustainable living. While the delegation was taking Glasgow to
London, the Olympics football at Hampden Park brought benefits back home. Te most telling was on the night of the US
Olympic women’s football team’s first game at Hampden Park, when the city achieved a 96 per cent occupancy rate of hotel rooms, the highest since records began. Te majority of these guests also relaxed in one of the many bars and restaurants which people travel from all over the world to enjoy. Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce, said: “Glasgow’s role in the Olympics was a great success, with the hospitality sector reaping many of the benefits. Te picture this paints is extremely positive, demonstrating the hospitality sector’s ability to capitalise on large events taking place in the city’s proximity and the cash injection ultimately associated with them.” Te benefits of the Olympics reinforced the
message at the launch in the summer of Glasgow Sports Events Strategy to 2018, aimed at building on the city’s outstanding track record of delivering world-class sporting events in recent years, with resulting benefits for the city’s economy and reputation. Glasgow has an established calendar of sporting events and has hosted international competitions in athletics, gymnastics, badminton, football, boxing, table tennis, netball, rugby and volleyball. Tis portfolio of events has grown as
Glasgow City Council has continued to invest in its sporting
infrastructure in the lead up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Close to £300 million has been spent developing new facilities in recent years, including Scotstoun Stadium, the Commonwealth Arena and Tollcross International Swimming Centre. As well as the 2014 Commonwealth Games,
Glasgow will also host the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Cup, the 2013 INFA World Youth Netball Championships, the 2013 UCI World Junior Track Cycling Championships, the 2015 IPC European Swimming Championships, the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the 2016 World Irish Dancing Championships. Glasgow is also bidding to host the 2018
Youth Olympic Games. If successful, about 3,600 young athletes from around 205 countries across the world will compete in 28 sports. Glasgow will find out next summer if it has won the right to host the Games. Councillor Gordon Matheson said: “Our
sports events strategy is already delivering real results and we have secured a host of major international events over the coming years. But we want to see that continue and build upon our position as one of the leading destinations for world sport.”
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