EconomySunday, November 8
The Rays' World Series run brought an estimated $40 million to Pinellas County
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The Rays' World Series run brought an estimated $40 million economic impact to Pinellas County, according to figures from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. About $22 million of it was direct visitor spending from Oct. 25 through 29, the five days that included three games against the Brewers.
Hotel revenue nearly doubled during the games
Source: St Pete Catalyst
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Day before the games | 44% |
| During the games | 95% |
| Day after the games | 28% |
Milwaukee fans helped. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's Jason Latimer said the area welcomed about 34% more out-of-town visitors, with roughly nine times as many from Wisconsin. TickPick estimated 41% of Game 4 tickets were bought in Wisconsin, and weekday foot traffic at the St. Pete Pier noticeably increased. Ferg's Sports Bar went through 42,000 chicken wings.
- Hotel occupancy: 79% on average, peaking at 85% on Oct. 27
- Crowds: 121,391 fans over three games
- Police: about 100 officers; total cost not yet released
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue reported $58,880.25 in staffing costs, which Deputy Chief Brett Ciskoski said the Rays would reimburse. The Police Department hasn't yet given a total for its World Series staffing and overtime.
Sources: St Pete Catalyst, WUSF, baynews9.com