Reaching back to pick this one up if only because Visit KC is widely known to fudge the numbers.
In fairness, here's their first whiff of a stinky & familiar tale . . .
According to data from Visit KC, Kansas City saw a total economic impact of $164.3 million. That includes $108.8 million in direct spending and $55.5 million in induced/indirect impact.
Visit KC said of the direct spending, 60% was from accommodations, 18% from food and beverages, 8% from business services, 6% from transportation and about 4% from retail and recreation.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Kansas City sees $164 million in economic impact from 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft exceeding expectations in Kansas City, garnering $164.3 million in total economic impact and 54.4 million viewers.
Visit KC: 2023 NFL Draft held in Kansas City resulted in $164M impact for the city
The amount includes $108.8 million in direct spending and $55.5 million in indirect impact.
Mayor, Sports Commission: Kansas City cashes in on NFL Draft, bringing in $164M
The numbers are in and we now know the economic impact of the biggest event Kansas City has ever hosted - the NFL Draft.
Developing . . .
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