2010 facts and stats

If you're still wondering how you can take advantage the FIFA Socer World Cup in 2010, here are some interesting facts and statistics that may spark some ideas.

• It is expected that this spectacular event will generate about R21,1 billion for the South African economy; R12,7 billion in direct spending and will create about 159 000 jobs


• The host cities are Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Mangaung (Bloemfontein), Tshwane, Rustenburg, Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth), Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Polokwane


• An estimated 330 000 visitors are expected to travel to South Africa to attend the World Cup. They will need to be accommodated, fed, entertained, transported...


• This number excludes the actual teams, officials, media, etc


• The 32 teams who have qualified for the Word Cup, are not allowed to set up camp in any of the host cities


• According to the South African Food & Beverage Reporter, about 11 000 tons of food and 14 million litres of beverages will be needed to feed visitors coming to the event


• The South African government has committed to spend about R5 billion in the building and renovation of 10 World Cup stadia


• R2,5 billion will be spent on upgrades to the country's airports and R3,5 billion on improvements on the country's roads and railway networks


• Procurement for 2010 will be conducted in a way that furthers black economic empowerment and strengthens SMME


• Host cities and other tourist hot-spots will need waste management services, which includes waste removal, recycling and providing litter bins


• Municipalities, the hospitality industry and others will be looking to "look good" in time for the World Cup. They may therefore look at look at landscaping, greening and beautifying the areas they occupy


• Health and safety management sectors will be looking to suppliers that provide equipment, upgrade facilities and services that support the use of mobile clinics, for example


• Information communications technology will have to be upgrade and efficient in order to keep communication channels open with the public


• Private security companies and service providers in this sector will be called upon to assist in ensuring the safety of visitors, teams and officials

Hopefully some of these points have given you food for thought. If so, your time is running out!