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Economic Impact of Major Tourism Events
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The Olympic Games
Massive spending on infrastructure and security, potential long-term tourism increase, millions watch and thousands attend.
The Sundance Film Festival
Generates substantial economic activity in Utah, boosts local businesses, and upwards of 120,000 attendees.
The Super Bowl
Host cities can see economic growth from visitor spending; however, it's debated if the impact matches public investments. Attracts 100,000+ visitors.
FIFA World Cup
Major infrastructure investments, potential long-term tourism benefits, attracts millions of visitors globally.
Wimbledon
Increases spending in local economy through tourism, media rights, and more. Over 500,000 attend the event annually.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
World's largest arts festival, significant boost to Scotland's economy, and attracts an audience of over 3 million.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Generates approximately
Burning Man in Nevada
Major economic impact on local services, extensive temporary employment, and around 70,000 participants create a temporary city.
Yokohama Triennale
Contributing to Yokohama's local economy through cultural tourism, art sales, and attracts hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts.
Oktoberfest in Munich
Significant revenue through beer sales, increased employment, and brings over 6 million visitors annually.
Hajj in Mecca
Significant religious tourism revenue for Saudi Arabia, increased demand for hospitality services, over 2 million pilgrims attend annually.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Major boost to the economy from tourism-related activities, creates jobs, and draws around 2 million people per day.
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