Photorealistic vision of the Century II site (Courtesy City of Wichita / Populous)
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Visit Wichita will be boosting the local economy with all the events it has planned for 2024.
“Every year, and last year included, 1.5 billion dollars is brought into our economy here in Wichita from tourism, so that’s exciting,” said Jemelle Holopirek, the director of public relations for Visit Wichita. “We’re hoping to beat that this year.”
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She says the sports team at Visit Wichita has been working hard.
“The U.S. Figure Skating Championship coming up at the end of January is bringing about $2.5 million dollars, just that championship,” said Holopirek.
She says facilities like Intrust Bank Arena and Stryker Sports Complex help to bring these events to…
