CLEAN: Central London quiet as East End grabs the Olympic limelight

The transcript discusses the negative impact of the Olympics on various businesses in London, including patisseries and hairdressers. It attributes the decline in business to the mayor's warnings that discouraged people from visiting London. The speaker blames the mayor and the Olympic authorities for the downturn. Despite this, the tourism forecast for the year remains similar to the previous year, indicating a flat year for tourism in Britain.

What specific businesses are mentioned as being affected by the decline in tourism?

What is the overall sentiment expressed about the impact of the Olympics on local businesses?