Vancouver has come up with an Olympic solution for housing close to 5,000 RCMP (Canadian cops) for the 2010 Winter Games. For the duration of the Olympic events, the police officers will be offered accommodation aboard two luxury liners offshore to allow security personnel to be closer to the action. Housing space in the city is sparse, so making use of the open area on the water is an innovative, albeit expensive, solution. The temporary lodging will cost the city $37.5 million, but Vancouver considers their proximity worth it.
"In fact, it's more economical than staying a hotel," Cpl. Gursharn Bernier of the Winter Games' Integrated Security Unit said.
That and it keeps hotels free for the approximate 250,000 anticipated visitors.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Offshore Housing Solutions
- Exploring offshore housing solutions as a potential alternative to current housing shortages in major cities.
- Temporary Luxury Lodging
- Providing temporary luxury lodging solutions for large-scale events like major sports competitions, music festivals, and conventions.
- Security Personnel Proximity
- Creating innovative solutions to ensure security personnel are in close proximity for swift emergency response during major events.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can explore innovative temporary lodging solutions for large-scale events while ensuring guests have a luxury experience.
- Event Management
- Event management companies can offer unique offshore temporary lodging solutions for clients during major events to set their offerings apart from competitors.
- Real Estate
- Real estate companies can explore offshore housing solutions as a potential alternative to current housing shortages in major cities, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity.
