
Frances Newton: Newsmax [07/20/2026- Noon] | The World Cup’s Economic Impact
Frances Newton appeared on Newsmax on July 20, 2026, to discuss the economic impact of hosting major international sporting events and whether the benefits reach local businesses and taxpayers. Using the World Cup final in New Jersey as an example, she explained that hotels and other travel-related businesses may benefit, while restaurants, retailers, and surrounding communities may miss out if visitor spending remains concentrated inside the stadium.
The conversation also examined the importance of coordinating transportation, local commerce, public safety, and event planning to create broader economic benefits. Frances discussed the relationship among major sporting events, tourism, government spending, and international trade, while emphasizing the power of sports to bring people together despite political divisions.
Key Questions from This Segment
How do major sporting events affect local economies?
Major sporting events can increase demand for hotels, transportation, restaurants, retail, and entertainment. This happens partly through the multiplier effect: money spent by visitors gets re-spent by the workers and businesses who receive it, circulating through the local economy more than once. The overall benefit depends on how visitor spending is distributed throughout the host community.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – The Economics of Subsidizing Sports Stadiums
Why might local businesses receive less revenue than expected?
Visitor spending may remain concentrated within stadiums, official venues, or designated event areas. Researchers call this "leakage," when money spent by visitors flows to event organizers, national vendors, or venues rather than staying with local businesses. Local businesses can miss opportunities when transportation and event planning do not encourage visitors to explore the surrounding communities.
Source: The Sport Journal – Upon Further Review: An Examination of Sporting Event Economic Impact Studies
What costs do taxpayers face when hosting major events?
Public costs may include security, police overtime, traffic management, transportation, infrastructure improvements, and cleanup. Cities often also cover part of a venue's construction costs, sometimes through tax-exempt municipal bonds, meaning the debt is repaid over time using public funds rather than by the team or event organizer alone. These expenses should be compared with the tax revenue and broader economic activity generated by the event.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – The Economics of Subsidizing Sports Stadiums
Do hotels benefit more than other businesses from major sporting events?
Hotels often experience an immediate increase in bookings, sometimes reaching full occupancy and charging premium rates during the event. But restaurants, retailers, and other businesses may see uneven results depending on visitor behavior, venue policies, and local coordination. One study found that roughly 100 stadium visits generated around 29 visits to nearby food and accommodation businesses, but only about 6 visits to local retail stores, showing the benefit doesn't spread evenly across business types.
Source: Center for Economic Accountability – Stadium Subsidies
How can host cities increase the economic benefits of sporting events?
Cities can connect venues with local businesses through transportation planning, coordinated promotions, designated entertainment districts, and programs that encourage visitors to spend time outside the primary event site. Research on visitor spending suggests that satisfaction with public transport and the ability to access local products are both linked to higher visitor spending in the surrounding community.
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