Governments

Advisor to Governments on strategies to successfully bid for major events, and maximise ROI on hosting. Engagement with Heads of State – Presidents; Ministers, Regional Governors and Mayors.

Over the course of 4 decades, Michael Payne has advised governments and political leaders across four continents, on the bidding and delivery of major events – with a deep understanding of the political and cultural dynamics of each market

AUSTRIA
  • Advisory on Olympic Hosting for Salzburg, 2014

Australia
  • Advisory on tourism development, Sydney 2000; Brisbane 2032
  • Advisory on ROI to big event hosting: Olympic and F1.

Brazil
  • Advisory on Olympic Hosting for Rio 2016.
  • Advisory on tourism development.
  • Advisory on Govt Co-ordination – Federal, State & City for major event delivery.

Canada
  • Advisory on tourism development Vancouver 2010

China
  • Advisory on international event hosting and delivery

Germany
  • Advisory on Olympic Hosting for Munich 2018

Greece
  • Advisory on international event hosting and delivery

Kazakhstan
  • Development of overall branding / marketing plan for Govt through Astana Presidential Sports Club

Mexico
  • Development of overall marketing plan for Country Bicentennial Celebrations.

Poland
  • Advisory on major event hosting, Volleyball; Krakow Olympic bid.

Russia
  • Advisory on F1 race acquisition, Sochi 2014
  • Advisory on Sochi Olympic legacy

Singapore
  • Advisory on F1 race acquisition, Singapore 2008

Turkey
  • Advisory on Olympic Bidding for Istanbul 2020

UK
  • Advisory on Olympic Hosting for London 2012.
  • Advisory on tourism development.