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Fort Worth’s World Cup Economic Boom | Texas News
Fort Worth lit up the world stage after the FIFA World Cup, welcoming a nine percent surge in visitors with packed watch parties, shuttles, and major events like the Texas FFA convention and a massive rodeo. Hotels saw a 22% occupancy boost, while over 180 local businesses rallied under the “Howdy World” brand to make guests feel at home. First responders logged 50,000+ hours, handling nearly 2,000 multilingual emergency calls — Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese leading the way. The whole North Texas region pulled together, delivering an estimated $1.5–$2 billion economic impact and setting a…
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