Do mega-events like the World Series actually pay off? The economic reality
From The Courtney Theriault Show by Corus Radio
April 27, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the economic realities of mega-events like the World Series with expert Frédéric Dimanche.
Frédéric Dimanche, Professor and Director, Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, at Toronto Metropolitan University
People in this episode
Guest: Frédéric Dimanche
Topics covered
- mega-events
- economic impact
- sports economics
- hospitality management
- tourism
Keywords
- World Series
- economic impact
- mega-events
- Frédéric Dimanche
- hospitality
- tourism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Toronto Metropolitan University
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