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Preview | Sports Tourism Boom

Preview: 2/17/2023 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Communities try to attract “big money” sporting events to their region.

Sports are one of the fastest growing sectors in tourism. Visit several communities that are trying to capitalize on the sports tourism boom, including Rocky Mount, where a state-of-the-art sports facility has helped revitalize its downtown.

02/17/2023 | Rating NR

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Clip: 2/17/2023 | 2m 21s | Rocky Mount Event Center makes a significant economic impact on the community. (2m 21s)

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