Arlington braces for a “Super Bowl” -type vibe with the FIFA World Cup 2026 staging nine matches at the AT&T Stadium.
ARLINGTON BRACES FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 LURING THOUSANDS OF TOURISTS
Furthermore, Arlington braces for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as officials expect the tournament to lure thousands of tourists.
Moreover, city sports officials are banking on its past experience in hosting major international sports events.
Arlington Sports Commission executive director Matt Wilson compared staging the upcoming World to holding “nine Super Bowls.”
“A lot of times people say that it’s nine Super Bowls. It’s even more than that,” Wilson said.
“We’ll take all the lessons that we’ve learned over the past 10, 15, 20 years here to make sure that people have the best experience they possibly can,” he added.
NORTH TEXAS STANDS TO GENERATE USD2 BILLION REVENUE, TOURISM BOOST
North Texas stands to generate an estimated USD2 billion in revenues and a boost in tourism with the World Cup.
Moreover, Wilson acknowledges that Arlington’s entertainment district will also get a piece of the spotlight.
Furthermore, the city’s structure compared the magnitude of staging the World Cup to the Texas Rangers’ World Series parade in 2023.
Meanwhile, Wilson assured that the officials will make all tourists feel safe.
“First and foremost, we want to have a safe and fun and environment,” the official said.
OFFICIALS TELL LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PREPARE FOR MASS VISITORS
Officials have told local businesses to prepare for a mass arrival of visitors.
Furthermore, local hotels, restaurants, and businesses are getting ready to smart accommodation and service deals.
Moreover, Texas Travel Alliance president and chief executive officer Erika Boyd sees the tournament as an opportunity.
“Folks will be here for the games, but then they will also have time to explore communities and to branch out to see more of Texas and all that we have to offer as a destination,” Boyd said.
“And the experiences that we create for visitors in Texas have a lasting economic impact for the state and actually help to offset the household taxes that all Texans pay,” he added.
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