Why London exploded last night (good article trying to explain the reasons why)
via salon.com
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) predicts a fall of up to 50% in visitor numbers in London during the Games, with the knock-on effect being felt across Britain.
Chief Executive Tom Jenkins told Sky News; "It looks like it (tourist demand) is going to be at least 50% down during the seven week period of the Games and the period running up to it.