Big money to be made for Switzerland

Much more money will be generated from the Euro 2008 than previously predicted. A study, conducted by social and economic research company Rütter + Partner, predicts that up to 5.4 million foreign spectators will flock to Switzerland to watch UEFA EURO 2008™ in the stadiums and public viewing areas. It anticipates that foreign visitors alone will spend a total of between €100m and €140m during their stay in the host country.
Sectors to gainAmong the sectors to directly benefit from the tournament, such as the core hotel and tourism industries, the construction business will profit along with food and drink, advertising, media and culture. Additionally, the state and local coffers will be swelled by an increase in tax revenues. The study also claims that the federal and cantonal governments in Switzerland will, by and large, be able to refinance their investments.
Biggest everAymo Brunetti, state secretary for the economy, explained that the economic potential of UEFA EURO 2008™ could not be underestimated and that there were many unquantifiable benefits to take into consideration, such as the boost to Switzerland's image. With a value-added impact on the economy amounting to between €400m and €500m, the championship will be by far the biggest sporting event ever in Switzerland. It is destined to create, both directly and indirectly, between 5,290 and 7,350 jobs.

Less than 400 days to go, the police prepare

With potentially 30'000 English or Dutch fans invading Geneva next summer for a couple of football matches the local police are busy planning so all runs smoothly. We wont know until December 2007 (draw for the Cup) which Countries will be playing in Geneva but the Police are already brushing up on their English (the generic language)

When will there be matches in Geneva

Geneva will be hosting 3 matches for the Euro 2008.

The dates have been fixed although we don't yet know who will be playing:
Saturday 7th June-20h45,
Wednesday 11th June-18h00
Sunday 15th June-20h45