Why is sports tourism a big deal for Spokane? Because it brings real dollars into our community and 2024 proved it. According to the latest Spokane Sports Tourism Economic Report, sports events: Drove 99,000 hotel room nights Attracted 179,800 unique sports travelers Supported 589 jobs Generated $92.6 million in total business sales Averaged 2.7 days per visitor stay Brought in $8.4 million in state & local taxes When athletes come to compete, they stay, dine, shop, and explore, fueling local businesses and boosting Spokane’s economy. That’s the power of sports tourism. SOURCE: 2024 Spokane Sports Tourism Economics Report #SpokaneSports #TourismEconomics #SportsTourism #EconomicImpact