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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing Championships Boost State Coffers


Independent reports conducted into the economic and media impact of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships have shown the event injected almost $39 million into the WA economy and generated millions of dollars of national and international media exposure for Fremantle, Perth and WA.

Research conducted by Metrix Consulting showed the original forecast of 5,000 overseas and interstate visitors was well and truly exceeded. The 16-day event last December attracted more than 7,800 people from interstate or overseas. 

Taking into account the test event in 2010, the emerging nations program and the numerous training camps held before Perth 2011, the total number of visitors to the State was more than 9,300, generating an economic benefit of $38.6 million.

(Source: Talking Tourism)

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