The Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win brought a significant economic boost to Raleigh, with over 112,000 spectators visiting the city for the final games. According to Visit Raleigh, the six events held at Lenovo Center totaled 12,000 attendees, generating $13.4 million in total economic impact and producing $255,024 in tax revenue.
Economic Impact
The economic impact of the Stanley Cup Final was felt across the city, with over 6,700 nights of Wake County hotel room stays booked. Visitors from all 50 states and two countries flocked to the Triangle to watch the games, with sold-out games and watch parties at Lenovo Center and other locations.
Brian Fork, CEO of the Carolina Hurricanes, expressed pride in the team’s championship win and the community’s support. “We are proud to be Stanley Cup Champions, but we are just as proud of the way this community has rallied around our team,” he said.
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.
