EL PASO, Texas — The city is preparing for a major economic boost May 2 and 3. Four big entertainment events will run at the same time and draw large crowds.
BTS sold more than 100,000 tickets for two Sun Bowl performances on Saturday and Sunday. That concert run will be the largest single draw over the weekend.
Other major events are happening downtown. Additional events like Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival happening Downtown will also bring fans and visitors to the city.
The tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3. Hotels, restaurants and tour operators expect higher demand during the busy weekend.
City officials and local businesses are making plans for the surge. They are adjusting staffing, traffic routes and service hours to handle the influx.
After the weekend, leaders and business owners will review sales and attendance. They will use that information to measure the full economic effect and plan for future large events.
