IOC, Tokyo 2020 Need to Instill Confidence in Fans - OpEd 01/25/21
by Everen T. Brown
Last week’s simple and bold IOC press release stating the Games will take place “regardless” is not enough for people who have money invested in tickets, hotels and airfare.
Everen Brown at PyeongChang 2018 (Everen Brown)
Many people have had money tied up for two years in these purchases. They deserve answers.
Tickets – The IOC and Tokyo organizers need to reassure the ticket holders there will be refunds in case of a cancellation or if there are limited or no spectators.
Over the last two years, more than $800 million of Olympic tickets have been sold. But the ticket contract does not specifically address refunds in any of these cases. More transparency is required so the public will know their investment in these tickets is protected and that refunds would be forthcoming in any event.