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title: "US economy could see windfall as businesses 'throw everything' at chance for World Cup tourism"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289175347.md"
description: "The U.S. economy could see a GDP boost of $22 billion to $76 billion this quarter due to World Cup tourism. Businesses across sectors like hotels and airlines anticipate visitor influxes to offset earlier economic drags, though some remain concerned about potential challenges."
datetime: "2026-06-09T10:39:38.000Z"
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# US economy could see windfall as businesses 'throw everything' at chance for World Cup tourism

Key Takeaways The U.S. economy could add $22 billion to $76 billion to GDP this quarter because of the World Cup, according to one estimate.Businesses, from hotels to airlines to tourist traps, are counting on an influx of visitors this summer to offset some of the economic drags experienced so far this year.However, some businesses are concerned t...

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