2007-05-22 05:56:09 · 9 answers · asked by Porgie 7 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
To MichM: OK, we've all heard about the stadiums and the attacks. Can we get back to the question now? Geez!
2007-05-22 07:01:50 · update #1
The factual answer is "No" and is proven by steps already taken. FIFA have given South Africa special dispensation to use Boarding Houses which have previously been disallowed and currently FIFA has again been approached to change its rules to allow International Teams and their supporters to reside in Countries neighbouring South Africa. Dont know the outcome of that yet but someone is in for a rude awakening. The Tourist Industry with their fancy prices do not appeal to the mass market where the budget of real football supporters lie so most will be unable to afford the travel and accommodation. As one Answerer said maybe renting out Houses will provide a solution but I would be very careful to whom you rent. Generally football supporters like a good drink and can be rowdy in their behaviour so dont be surprised if you find quite a bit of damage.
2007-05-22 09:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Even if all the hotels are full South Africans can all make a little extra on the side by renting out rooms.
My parents have a self catering cottage and are very happy because we live near Durban where a lot of matches aswell as one of the semi's will be held. So they feel confident that they will make a lot of extra money on the side during this busy time.
2007-05-22 17:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anria A 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. South Africa actually has cities that look like New York city. I'm also sure probably like any other city that had to prepare they have time to build more hotels. I live in Detroit and when we had the all star game here our city did alot of building up to prepare.
2007-05-22 13:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by crystle f 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. but I want to rent out my house ... Ill go overseas for a holiday and make lots of money here! (is it wrong to give our tennant notice just before the world cup so we can rent out that place too?)
2007-05-22 13:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am certain that FIFA took that into consideration when giving them the World Cup. They are probably building more right now. :) Cheers
2007-05-22 13:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lot of people are planning to rent out their homes. I don't think the accommodation is our biggest problem... don't even get me started on this one. ;o)
2007-05-23 01:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Angelpaws 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd more more concerned about the stadiums being ready in time and how many unsuspecting tourists are going to get attacked
To PORGIE,
Why do you even care?? You are in Korea!!
And yes there is always someone around to make a quick buck here so if no hotels you will have people letting out their homes etc.
That answer it?
2007-05-22 13:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by MichM 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
I'd be more worried about having enough police officers.
2007-05-22 13:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by whobeme021 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If not, there's always Soweto.
2007-05-22 13:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by Captain 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋