The Seattle Sports Commission estimates 750,000 people will visit the region.
TACOMA, Wash. — As Seattle prepares to host six World Cup matches, nearby cities are hoping to capitalize on the surge of people expected to visit the region in June.
In Tacoma, officials aren’t sure how many visitors to expect, but the nonprofit that promotes tourism in Pierce County is ready for a potential boost.
“This is its own unique opportunity for sure. There are only 11 cities in the United States that are [hosting], out of the 16 in North America so there is that opportunity,” said Dean Burke, president and CEO
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