The assistant professor of sport management spoke about what really drives the economic impact of major sporting events.
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Alex Traugutt, assistant professor of sport management
Elon University Assistant Professor of Sport Management Alex Traugutt was featured in a recent Spectrum News 1 story examining how visiting fans contribute to North Carolina’s sports economy during the Carolina Hurricanes’ playoff run. The article explored how travel tied to major sporting events generates spending that benefits hotels, restaurants and local businesses.
“We oftentimes have a misconception around the economic impact that a sporting event has,” Traugutt said. “Where we see…
