AFTER

the Commonwealth Games disaster for businesses on the Gold Coast, the Australian Surf Titles will provide them a muchneeded recuperative, financial injection. (GCB, April 2).

Local businesses that were basically ignored during the Games a year ago will get a great chance to bounce back as a strong customer tide flows back into Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

These businesses, especially in retail and hospitality, deserve all the support they can get after struggling to stay afloat for 12 months. KEN JOHNSTON ROCHEDALE SOUTH