This paper aims to compare and contrast the current literature on the topic of the impact of events on the host area/country.
It analyses both positive and
negative impacts from different aspects, namely economic, social and cultural, physical and
environmental and political. It develops further to weigh up the evidence and evaluates how far events can exert a positive impact. Outline Introduction The Impact of Events Tourism and Economic Impact Social and Cultural Impacts Physical and Environmental Impacts Political Impacts Negative Impacts Conclusion Recommendations