CrossFit Games bring $12M economic impact to Madison
July 30, 2021 6:05 PM
MADISON, Wis. After a year of forced gym closures due to the pandemic, the return of the CrossFit Games is significant for a number of reasons.
More than 10,000 fans expected to attend the CrossFit Games every day, which means more economic support for local businesses throughout the area.
Ellie Westman Chin, president and CEO of Destination Madison joins News 3 Now Live at Four to
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By Logan Rude
May 3, 2021 | 1:45 PM
MADISON, Wis. It’s no secret that the pandemic has caused economic hardships for businesses nationwide, but new data show just how devastating the pandemic has been for Madison’s tourism industry.
The data was released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism on Friday.
According to the new data highlighted by Destination Madison, visitor spending in Dane County dropped nearly 43% last year compared to the $1.4 billion the county saw in 2019. In downtown Madison, spending fell from more than $300 million in 2019 to just over $100 million. That’s a drop of more than 62%, which is more than double the state average.
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To help Madisonians get out of the house, Destination Madison is launching a “Madison Minication” campaign from Feb. 12 through April 12.
According to a news release, 17 hotels are offering packages that include a one-night stay and a curated activity. “With travel limited due to COVID-19, people are seeking a safe and low-stress way to get out of the house during the long winter months,” reads the release.
Some of the packages include fish fry at The Edgewater, wine and local eats at Chalet Landhaus, s’mores and cocoa at The Graduate, crafting at Hyatt Place and a private movie theater viewing at Staybridge Suites Madison-Fitchburg.