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Eurofurence Information => Feedback => Topic started by: Recherei on 23.08.2015, 05:21:16
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Onkel Kage likes to boast how Anthrocon boosts the economy of Pittsburgh every year. However, during Eurofurence, from Thursday through Sunday, the value of the Euro increased from US $1.10 to $1.14. Talk about your economic impact!
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...during Eurofurence, from Thursday through Sunday, the value of the Euro increased from US $1.10 to $1.14. Talk about your economic impact!.
*pouts* Yes. Yes, it certainly did. *grumbles* >:(
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lol awesomexD
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I would say bullshit, or atleast just a coincidence... Why the whole Euro currency would change for a convention?
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Sorry to say this but there are large conventions, conferences and festivals in Berlin nearly every week, pretty often way more "large" than a con with 2000 people. We sure bring some wealth to the restaurants around but I doubt that we have such a large impact on this. ;)
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We certainly improved the business of King Doener. ;D
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Sorry to say this but there are large conventions, conferences and festivals in Berlin nearly every week, pretty often way more "large" than a con with 2000 people. We sure bring some wealth to the restaurants around but I doubt that we have such a large impact on this. ;)
Not on the exchange rate, no. :P But each of those 2000 people spends 300 euros minimum on attendance and accommodation, and some spend quite a bit more than that. All told we almost certainly dump 3/4 of a million euros into the local economy, and may get close to a even million. That's not nothing.
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We certainly improved the business of King Doener. ;D
Don't forget Louis
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We certainly improved the business of King Doener. ;D
Don't forget Louis
If the man survived us. He looked like he could collapse when we invaded the place.
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What's that hype with King Doener tho? I saw a kebab even closer to the hotel
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What's that hype with King Doener tho? I saw a kebab even closer to the hotel
As with everything in the world, the same product can range in price and quality.
At King Döner, both are very favorable, as well as the owner being a very welcoming person.
(The reasons why he should have been in the recommenbdations this year (mea culpa), and will be in next years partner program again.)
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If the man survived us. He looked like he could collapse when we invaded the place.
I think he's going to see even more of us next year, that Giant Schnitzel is something to witness, just glad I could take home the leftovers.
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What's that hype with King Doener tho? I saw a kebab even closer to the hotel
As with everything in the world, the same product can range in price and quality.
At King Döner, both are very favorable, as well as the owner being a very welcoming person.
(The reasons why he should have been in the recommenbdations this year (mea culpa), and will be in next years partner program again.)
Well, we were living upstairs from this venue, and ate every morning there. I'm sure EF should speak with the owner, they were very nice to us.
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Wait, the kebab I went was called King Doener? Kebab 3€ - big kebab 3.50 € - Schnitzel 5.50 €
http://puu.sh/jUOX9/2753f75a00.jpg this ? (old picture from 2008 on Maps)
I saw a lot of furs going to this little house, probably transformed into a kebab after Google was here in 2008, but I saw "Sonnenallee Kebab" on the employees' shirts.
Dunno if they have the same name, or we talk about a different kebab ._. But all I can say is that this kebab was awesome, and the closer to the hotel I know.
Sorry if I go off-topic xD
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Wait, the kebab I went was called King Doener? Kebab 3€ - big kebab 3.50 € - Schnitzel 5.50 €
http://puu.sh/jUOX9/2753f75a00.jpg this ? (old picture from 2008 on Maps)
I saw a lot of furs going to this little house, probably transformed into a kebab after Google was here in 2008, but I saw "Sonnenallee Kebab" on the employees' shirts.
Dunno if they have the same name, or we talk about a different kebab ._. But all I can say is that this kebab was awesome, and the closer to the hotel I know.
Sorry if I go off-topic xD
That one's called Kebab Haus. King Döner is a bit further and on Sonnenallee proper (and I think it's green).
I've only been to Kebab Haus, and other than the waiting time I'm very pleased with what I got there.
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On topic though, I'd be curious about our impact to nearby supermarkets and food places.
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On topic though, I'd be curious about our impact to nearby supermarkets and food places.
The guy at the register of the E-Reichelt told me that they sold enormous amounts of alcohol that week, so yes: we are making an impact, albeit one that we shouldn't be too proud of.
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The guy at the register of the E-Reichelt told me that they sold enormous amounts of alcohol that week, so yes: we are making an impact, albeit one that we shouldn't be too proud of.
All that alcohol, and how many fights broke out? How many counts of vandalism?
I think we're doing just fine.
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We certainly improved the business of King Doener. ;D
Don't forget Louis
If the man survived us. He looked like he could collapse when we invaded the place.
But the waiters had fun. They asked us to stand up and show our tails, and (jokingly) scolded our group for not having enough fluffy tails.
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Three of us were at Louis Monday evening, probably the last ones. The waitress begged us that we'd place flyers at the hotel and instruct people to order when they started their walk there, and reserve a table. They were apparently totally flooded :)
Perhaps they should hire a waiter which they position directly at the hotel for this. Like the local bank placed their mobile money dispenser "Zaster Laster" next to the front door (which, btw, I think was a really cool thing)
Economic impact, indeed I think we're quite an impressive group from where we came from, but being in the capital of one of Europes wealthiest nations, with the Estrel alone having events like ours (at least in size) on a regular basis - I doubt that we'll make a noticeable impact on the financial side. Though I sure hope we do on the "bringing fun and joy to the people" side :)
*purrrr*
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Economic impact, indeed I think we're quite an impressive group from where we came from, but being in the capital of one of Europes wealthiest nations, with the Estrel alone having events like ours (at least in size) on a regular basis - I doubt that we'll make a noticeable impact on the financial side.
Though most other (business) conventions and events book full catering and their attendees rarely leave the location. Especially considering the notorious neighbourhood and the many choices of the excellent Estrel gastronomy. I'm sure we're leaving a recognizable footprint in Neukölln. Obviously, looking at Berlin at large, our economic impact is very small.
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Do you recon the local neighbourhood will liven up in any noticeable way because of our influence?
Both the hotel and local business will probably see a peak in income in that period.
This will probably translate to available local funds.
The question if it will make any change for those people and businesses.
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Do you recon the local neighbourhood will liven up in any noticeable way because of our influence?
Probably not, because it's just one week of the year.
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Do you recon the local neighbourhood will liven up in any noticeable way because of our influence?
Probably not, because it's just one week of the year.
That's a way to look at it, but don't we shove a metric shit ton of money their way, in that short time span?
Maybe I'm just to optimistic...
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Do you recon the local neighbourhood will liven up in any noticeable way because of our influence?
Probably not, because it's just one week of the year.
Heh, so is AC, you know :)
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Maybe I'm just to optimistic...
Maybe, and maybe you're right. Though I'd think you underestimate the amount of money commercial events cost and how many of those are happening year-round in a capital city.
I'd guess we're more shifting our money to small business owners (especially restaurants) and not the other big companies.
*purrrr*
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Do you recon the local neighbourhood will liven up in any noticeable way because of our influence?
Probably not, because it's just one week of the year.
Heh, so is AC, you know :)
Pittsburgh is dead as mutton on a weekend ... without AC anyway. This is not so true for Berlin ... there's always something up.
Ragear