Boston Marathon boosts Massachusetts economy by $500 million

Here’s what the marathon is worth to Boston, according to new economic report
The Boston Marathon drives more than $509 million in state and local economic activity during Patriots’ Day weekend.
The 2024 Boston Marathon gave state's economy a $500 million boost
This year's Boston Marathon generated more than half a billion dollars in economic activity and supported thousand of jobs, the Boston Athletic Association and Meet Boston announced. The bulk of the economic activity generated by the marathon came from visitors — mostly spectators — spending money on travel and accommodations as well as food,
Boston Marathon Gives $500 Million Lift to Massachusetts Economy
The Boston Marathon delivered a more than $500 million economic windfall to the Massachusetts economy this year.
Boston Marathon boosts Massachusetts economy by $500 million: ‘More than just a race’
To probably no one’s surprise, the world’s most iconic marathon brings in quite the (long) haul for the region. A new UMass report shows that this year’s Boston Marathon with about 500,000 spectators and more than 30,
Economic impact of Boston Marathon studied for first time
What is the historic Boston Marathon worth to Boston? Approximately $509.1 million last year, according to the findings of a new economic impact report.
Study quantifies impact of Boston Marathon to area economy for first time
What is the historic Boston Marathon worth to Boston? A new study attempts to quantify the impact of the race for the first time.
Hosted on MSN2d
Boston council secures £17 million in government funding for key leisure, tourism, and housing projects
Councillors have accepted £17 million in government funding for eight major Boston projects in leisure, tourism, and ...
Explore Boston’s new Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions is coming to Boston, with its exhibitions opening at Marketplace Center at Faneuil Hall on Saturday, ...
The Business Journals7d
New shops are drawing record numbers of tourists to Newbury Street
Dozens of new stores have opened on the retail corridor in the past two years, offering more incentive for shoppers to come into Boston from elsewhere. The shopping corridor’s tourist activity ...
LincolnshireWorld on MSN3d
Historic Boston building once home to Chinese restaurant to become boutique hotel
A former town centre Chinese restaurant is to be converted into a boutique hotel. At the beginning of 2024, a pair of ...
Florence cracks down on overtourism just as Italy hosts G7 tourist ministers in Renaissance city
ROME — (AP) — The city of Florence took new measures Tuesday to crack down on overtourism, just as the Italian government ...
Worcester County Wonders: Milford's Round Tower is straight out of a fairy tale
"You'll have to do a double take," when you first see Milford's Round Tower. The Irish memorial stands nearly 75-feet-tall at ...
U.S. News & World Report3d
Beacon Hill
For more information, visit the Boston tourism board's website. Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (3979 reviews) ...
Visitors can make a reservation at Snowport for the first time: Here's how
All people have to do is download the Seaport Insider app. The app is available for free on the app store and is compatible ...