Griffith University experts have played an important role in providing the local community with a unique and informative perspective into the delivery and staging of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
Through the 2018 Inside Scoop series, hosted by City of Gold Coast Libraries, residents gained a telling insight into topics like the architecture of the Games’ venues, what athletes can expect at the GC2018 Commonwealth Games Village and the various possible legacies of GC2018.
Professor Paul Burton (left), Director, Cities Research Institute, and Professor Susanne Becken, Director, Griffith Institute for Tourism, brought their expertise to bear on two of the prevailing questions in the build-up to the Games: Why is the Gold Coast a great city to host a major event like GC2018? How can hosting GC2018 benefit the city into the future?
“The city has the infrastructure and a great track record of successfully hosting major events,” Professor Burton said. “The
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