Routledge Rio Olympics Local Impacts - Routledge Tourism Analysis

This comprehensive book evaluates the local impacts and legacies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games by comparing the Brazilian experience with other Olympic host cities and assessing how the Games served Rio de Janeiro. Published by Routledge as part of their Advances in Tourism series, this work examines the Games within a unique economic context. The 2016 Rio Olympics occurred during Brazil's worst recorded economic recession, compounded by falling oil prices and corruption scandals that deepened Rio State's financial crisis. Unlike previous Olympic experiences, these Games took place against unprecedented economic challenges and persistent social inequalities. The book provides critical analysis of the Olympic legacy, examining both the intended benefits and actual outcomes for the local population and infrastructure. This academic text offers valuable insights for tourism scholars, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding how major sporting events impact host cities during economic downturns. The research compares Rio's experience with historical Olympic cases to contextualise the unique challenges and opportunities the Games presented for this Brazilian city.