Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine - Construction investments, presents a detailed and informative description and status report of preparations for the European Football Championship in 2012. This, the second edition, focuses on the infrastructure necessary to accommodate the event most effectively. Reports and analysis are provide to describe the
current state of infrastructure as well as the targeted levels of transportation, sport and hotel infrastructure and facilities, with information as to how these levels are organized and plans in place to achieve these levels as the date of the event approaches.
Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine - Construction investments includes information additionally obtained from reports related to the organization of Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, sector press, economic press, documents published by public institutions and interviews with experts from the hotel, transport and sport sectors. Investment forecasts were assembled using government and private sector development plans and other data.
Report overviewThe European Football Championship in 2012 represents a major boost for the
Polish and Ukrainian economy, especially for the construction and tourism sectors. There are challenges to be met, especially in terms of transportation infrastructure improvements. However, many opportunities for investment and growth exist, and this report can be of help in identifying them by:
- providing a complete description of Euro 2012 and revealing the requirements for various main and ancillary events surrounding the tournament
- reviewing the macroeconomic outlook for Poland and Ukraine along with a look at the economic effects of Euro 2012 on the Polish and Ukrainian economy.
Development of the
transportation infrastructure needed to support and facilitate Euro 2012 presents greater challenges than the other sectors, as renovation and construction of these networks depends on government funding to a greater extent. The report explores:
- road transport, including the target networks of express roads, highways and other motor ways that will be used to transport athletes, observers and event staff into the country and from city to city and between venues as the tournament progresses
- railways, and their functions in support of the event preparations as well as the event itself, both leading up to and during the tournament, as well as detailed information about the main railway investments in Poland and Ukraine
- air transportation, and airport investment and development required to accommodate the increased arrival of tourists and athletes prior to, during and after the event.
Polish and Ukrainian cities will experience a number of sport infrastructure improvements including a variety of facilities, from stadiums for the huge crowds that are forecast to flock to the matches to training centres for athlete’s use in preparation for the tournament. The report presents an overview of these planned facilities, including details on:
- stadiums-related UEFA regulations
- investments related to the construction and renovation of stadiums
- investments related to the construction of required athletic training facilities.
Poland’s and Ukraine’s expanding business and tourist sectors, along with anticipation of Euro 2012 tournament, have spurred a resurgence of sorts in planned
hotel investment and construction. This report provides the details, including:
- volume of arriving tourists in Poland and in Ukraine 1996-2013
- layout of the current hotel network in Poland and Ukraine, with information on the various categories of establishment, ranging from five-star to economy
- number of rooms available and room rates as compared to those in other European capitals
- details on planned investment in hotel construction and renovation by top groups operating in the sector.
The increased volume of visitor traffic entering Poland and Ukraine will require investment in and development of Polish and Ukrainian airports.
Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine - Construction investments details these activities and the related investments.
Also presented
- Investment forecasts for activities related to the organization of Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine by city and sector
- Contact information of the investment coordinators for Euro 2012-related activities.
This report is an indispensable business tool for:
- senior management personnel of construction companies active in Poland, Ukraine and surrounding areas
- strategic planners and executives of firms considering entry into the Polish and Ukrainian construction market
- companies engaged in construction and those active in the production and distribution of building materials in the region
- architectural and consultancy firms interested in this market
- developers interested in participation in the Polish and Ukrainian hotel construction market
- businesses that provide goods and services integral to the hospitality and athletics industries
- consultants and analysts that provide advice and intelligence to governmental and business organizations, as well as those seeking investment opportunities.
Polish version also available!
