Study by Visit Jacksonville Shows Local Impact Increased from 2013
This year’s annual Georgia-Florida Football Classic proved to be even more successful than last year, with 132,882 out-of-town visitors generating $33.3 million in economic impact for Jacksonville, according to research by Visit Jacksonville. The data shows the local impact increased $784,000 from 2013.
There were 37,118 room nights booked throughout the city for the game, generating $3.5 million in room revenue. Room revenue from hotel stays increased from 2013 by almost $100,000. Nearly 17,000 jobs were supported by the weekend events, the research shows.