A look at the numbers: London Olympic tourism
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Some numbers illustrating the demand for accommodation during the 2012 London Olympics, which run from July 27 to Aug. 12.
— Typical number of tourists visiting London in August: 1.5 million
— Estimated additional 2012 Olympic visitors from abroad: 294,000
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— Estimated additional Olympic visitors from elsewhere in the UK: 587,000
— Total London hotel rooms: About 110,000
— Hotel rooms allocated to Olympic staff, affiliates and media: About 40,000
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— Average hotel room rate in central London for Olympic period: 213 pounds ($341)
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Source: London and Partners, British Hospitality Association, Hotels.com
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