Tourism Boost in Scranton Driven by Big Boy Reunion
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What happened
The Big Boy Reunion brought Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 to Scranton, where it parked alongside Steamtown’s Big Boy 4012 for a two-week period from June 15 to June 30. The pairing attracted large crowds to Steamtown National Historic Site, which is located near downtown Scranton. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce estimated that the event generated between $16 million and $17 million in economic development for Northeast Pennsylvania.
Why it matters
The influx of tourists provided a significant economic boost to the region. For example, a day-trip tourist was estimated to spend $80 per day in the area, while those who stayed overnight were estimated to spend $500.
Who's involved
- ScrantonCity hosting the event and benefiting from tourist influx
- Lackawanna CountyCounty whose administrative functions are tied to the city of Scranton
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ScrantonSpeculative
Scranton could see increased revenue from local businesses due to the tourism influx.
- Lackawanna CountySpeculative
Lackawanna County could benefit from the regional tourism and direct expenditures generated by the event.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Scranton and Lackawanna County co-sponsored a traveling exhibit dedicated to veterans.Sub-event
- Scranton's connection to the TV show The Office is inspiring trips to the area.Sub-event
- A new coffee shop location has opened, serving the residents of Lackawanna County.Sub-event
Tourism is boosting Scranton.1 source
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The entities involved
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Scranton
city in and county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Lackawanna County
county in Pennsylvania, United States