G20 Puts Asheville on Global Map, With $2 Million Immediate Spending Seen
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Updated · WLOS · Sep 1
G20 Puts Asheville on Global Map, With $2 Million Immediate Spending Seen
3 articles · Updated · WLOS · Sep 1
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$2 million in preliminary direct spending has already been tied to the G20 finance meetings in Asheville, according to tourism group Explore Asheville, with the total still rising.
Global exposure is the bigger hoped-for payoff: local officials and academics say the meetings could introduce the tourism-dependent city to first-time international visitors and future conference planners.
Dongping Han of Warren Wilson College said the long-term benefit may matter more than any immediate bump, arguing the event could lift tourism and the regional economy over time.
A fuller picture of both the economic gains and any added public costs will not be available until after the meetings conclude.