5 Things to Know for Tokyo 2020 — August 14, 2020
5 things to know for #Tokyo2020 this week…
1. The #Tokyo2020 fireworks show using “expired” fireworks was a fake, built with simulation software but is still fun to watch: https://bit.ly/3kSTw4u
2. Tokyo 2020 fan mindset falls into 3 categories — going no matter what, wait and see, and I am out. Entirely expected at this point and will be interesting to see how it changes over time. https://bit.ly/31fa8fej
3. Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay schedule to remain intact for next year, remains to be seen if the events are scaled down and that likely depends on the state of the pandemic. https://nyti.ms/3hhqJV8
4. #Tokyo2020 venues re-opening for training including canoe slalom, water polo, and field hockey: https://bit.ly/2QdeuNx
5. #Tokyo2020 ticket pricing in India, is there a problem here? Bottom line is Olympic ticketing is complicated and this has to do with the exchange rate and the India Rupee losing 25% to the yen over the last two years. Nothing nefarious here. https://bit.ly/2DTzWEE
Bonus: Video has a hotel deal in it from a major hotel chain for the 2nd week of next year’s #Tokyo2020 games.
About Ken Hanscom:
Ken Hanscom is a veteran-fan of the Olympic Games and the recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. In his role as COO at TicketManager, during Rio 2016 & PyeongChang, Ken worked directly with the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Universal, Anheuser Busch, & Cartan Tours the authorized ticket reseller for 23 countries across the globe on their ticketing & corporate hospitality programs. While in Rio, Ken attended 30 events while guest blogging for the International Business Times, writing for USA Today, The Post Game, and appearing on TV with NBC, and ESPN Radio. Ken and his wife Ashley are also trustees of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF). For more information and interviews with Ken on the Olympics and the upcoming Tokyo 2020 games, connect via Twitter or directly at kenh@ticketmanger.com.
