Tuesday, June 10, 2014

2014 Ironman impact: $5.5 million

According to a recent report, this year’s Ironman 70.3 St. George U.S. Pro Championship attracted more than 7,500 visitors to Southern Utah and directly infused an estimated $5.5 million into the local economy. According to a survey completed by the tourism office during the May 3 triathlon, an overwhelming 82 percent of visitors reported that they plan to return and vacation in St. George. The Spectrum