Goodwill Games

04/18/2001

Goodwill Games Chief to View Games Progress

The AOL Time Warner Chief Executive responsible for the Goodwill Games Mr Mike Plant will be in Brisbane tomorrow to inspect Games progress and take part in Friday's official launch of ticket sales.

Mr Plant will meet with the Brisbane organising committee and will join Australian swimming superstar Ian Thorpe, Minister for Sport Terry Mackenroth and the Chief Executive of the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Mr Campbell Rose at the launch of ticket sales in Brisbane on Friday.

2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Chief Executive Mr Campbell Rose says phones have been running hot with people calling to find out more information about tickets and the release of the Games Ticketing Policy has been hailed a success.

"We are delighted that our Ticketing Policy has been so well received and we are looking forward to a great response from the public when our tickets hit the streets on Friday morning," he said.

"Everything about the 2001 Goodwill Games is full steam ahead from now until August 29 and with the strong support we're receiving from the State Government, our sponsors and our colleagues in the States, we're looking forward to a huge event for Queensland and Australia.

"We're very optimistic that the public will embrace our fair-go ticketing system and we believe the prices make it a very affordable event for all," he said.

ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS AND CHIEFS OF STAFF:

Mr Mike Plant, President of Goodwill Games Inc (An AOL Time Warner Company) will be available for some limited media opportunities between Thursday April 19 and Tuesday April 24.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Janet England
Manager, Media and Public Relations
2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane.
Tel. (07) 3233 2088
0412 334 937

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