SPORTS TOURISM
Adventures, experiences, passions!
FEW FACTS:
First Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France 1924
Received more recognition + revenue with television and stream live pictures to spectators’ homes
Upcoming Games in Sochi 2014 -- first ones to be hosted by a Russian city
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Increase in number of tourists from 3 to 5 million between 2005-2009
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Longer duration of stay
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Market share increased from 9%-16%
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Sport for all
Development through sport
Education through sport
Women and sport
Peace through sport
Sport and environment
OK GOOGLE GLASS...
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Google Glass could have a massive effect on individual training
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trainers can program Google Glass in a way that the skier sees the perfect slope right in front of his eyes;
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exact time and speed can be determined;
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eyesight control could be introduced to identify the main distractions on the track;
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color change could be introduced to warn about very dangerous passages in-time
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trainers can talk to the sportsmen during the competition and give live updates
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Nested Dolls:
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Google Glass as part of the skiing goggles
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Can implement optical glasses as well
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Option of adaptable goggle glasses to the light situation
Universality:
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Water resistance
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Protection and information and facilitation
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Live updates – which can be distracting
PROBLEMS with Google GLASS and Sports?
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Individual competition
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Team competition
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distraction
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external influence
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manipulation
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technological help
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verification of skills
I WISH WINTER OLYMPICS GAMES
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Tourists or visitors wearing Google Glass would be in the position to follow the race track from the viewpoint of the actual skier, without having to go down the slope
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Google Glass could forward information on individual requests, regarding a particular competitor or race or track or site
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The identification process during the Winter Olympics could be facilitated
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Security screenings could be easier
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Ticket and other on-site consumption is easier (no cash required)