After a controversy around hosting the Formula 1 race, the Super Bowl will be another test for how well Las Vegas handles mass sporting events.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is supply and demand?
- Between tickets, hotel rooms, and flights, how might the Super Bowl in Las Vegas illustrate the concept of supply and demand?
- How is supply and demand impacting prices around this year’s Super Bowl?
- What is economic impact?
- What is the difference between direct effects and indirect effects as it relates to economic impact?
- How many visitors are expected to visit Las Vegas for the Super Bowl?
- How will those visitors make an impact on the economy?
- According to this story, what is the expected economic impact for the city of Las Vegas?
- Do you think all economic impact predictions are accurate? Why or why not?
- According to this story, how many times has Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl?
- From an event management perspective, why is it important that the city handles the event well?
- What challenges might the city face from an event management perspective?