The 2014 gay games and economic impact study
These scenes play out across our country everyday as athletes of all ages and skill sets compete in the sports they love: The bleachers in a high educational facility gym rumble as the teams seize alternating shots, determined to win the state basketball championship; the gallery along a manicured tree-lined fairway is quieted by an watchful volunteer’s sign just before the pro takes a swing to move into the tournament’s lead; family and friends jump from their sidelined folding chairs elated that the winning goal moves their soccer team into the next bracket, while sympathetically watching their opponents pack their cars (or more likely some sort of sports utility vehicle or minivan) to begin the disappointing drive home.
In all of these instances, the power of athleticism and the spirit of contest is palpable. We take sports seriously, whether we’re the players, the fans, the events rights holders or the destination marketing organizations eager to appeal the next tournament to our society. We cheer, rally, dream, breathe, dine and wave massive foam fingers in the name of sports.
We participate in sporting activities because it adds value to our lives. We reap gains physically, ment
Kent State College of Business Administration professors conduct explore on economic impact of Cleveland's 2014 Gay Games
Shawn Rohlinand Nadia Greenhalgh-Stanley, both
Kent State University professors of economics, conducted
a study on the economic impact of last year's Gay Games in
Northeast Ohio.
Thousands came and spent millions last August at the 2014 Same-sex attracted Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation. The global event’s total economic impact was $52.1 million, according to a study.
“The Gay Games provided an important economic impact for the local Northeast Ohio economy, including higher revenues generated for local businesses and new local jobs,” says Shawn Rohlin, who co-authored the study with Nadia Greenhalgh-Stanley. The two are professors of economics at Kent State University.
Participants were asked about their spending in a post-event survey. Among the results:
- 75 percent of the 20,000-plus who participated or attended the games lived outside the Cleveland+Akron metro area.
- Locals and nonlocals spent $38.8 million in the main sectors of the economy, including hotels, restaurants, bars and gas stations.
- An additional $20.6 million was gen
DENVER, COLORADO, USA, (March 26, 2024) –The Federation of Male lover Games (FGG) officially revealed the extended list of candidate cities bidding for Gay Games XIII. Denver, having been a top 8 metropolis finalist for the 2022 Games, has reconvened its Bid Committee to vie for the opportunity to host Gay Games Denver 2030 (GGDen2030).
GGDen2030 boasts multifaceted connections with local and regional LGBTQIA+ elected officials, allies, sporting entities, and cultural organizations. This robust network serves as a strong foundation for organizing the world's most inclusive multisport and culture event.
Teaming up with local tourism bureau, Check in Denver, GGDen2030's Bid Committee comprises a diverse community of athletes and artists spanning various age groups, gender identities, races, professional backgrounds, and sexual orientation. If selected as the first city in the region to host the Gay Games, Denver would leverage its thriving LGBTQIA+ people in sports, culture, business, and politics. This collective support makes Denver an ideal destination, already attracting sports enthusiasts, cultural aficionados, and vacationers throughout the year.
“I am thrilled at the prospect of hosting t
Liverpool joins race to host Gay Games
Liverpool has officially expressed an interest in hosting the Gay Games in 2030.
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has announced the results of the first phase of bidding for Gay Games XIII. 25 cities on 6 continents expressed an interest in bidding by submitting an official response to the FGG’s Seek for Information (RFI). The FGG is proud to maintain an equitable, supportive, and transparent bidding process which empowers communities to mobilize their stakeholders and unite to participate in the global LGBTQIA+ movement as athletes, artists, and allies.
The Gay Games sporting and culture event is an opportunity to call on over ten thousand LGBTQIA+ participants and allies to one’s region. The week-long event represents a critical cultural and economic opportunity providing significant economic impact to a region. Recent impact studies reported Paris (2018) at 107€ million and Cleveland/Akron (2014) at $52 million. Read more about the economic impact of the Gay Games here.
The 25 cities submitting expression of interest for Gay Games XIII 2030 are:
- Adelaide, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Edmo
Denver Bid Committee Announces Candidacy for 2030 Gay Games XIII
Hosting the Gay Games holds a significance for the people, encompassing both LGBTQIA+ cultural influence and economic implications. According to the FGG impact study, Paris saw community profits of 107€ million in 2018 and Cleveland/Akron recorded $52 million in 2014. Each city vying to host the event will submit a formal written offer and make a presentation to the FGG General Assembly in October 2024. The top three cities will be unveiled in December 2024 for further site selection review, with the winning bid will be announced in November 2025.
“With a wealth of LGBTQIA+ sport and culture organizations calling Colorado dwelling, and the distinction of having the nation’s first elected Gay Governor, Denver’s bid for the 2030 Gay Games will do more than ‘changing the world.’ It will be a strong statement about progress, acceptance, and the limitless abilities of our LGBTQIA+ community.”
– Lance Husak, GGDen2030 Co-Chair
“Denver has an unprecedented opportunity to continue the legacy of the Lgbtq+ Games and the founding vision of hosting a global e