Shakira followers flocking to see the Colombian star in live performance are producing tens of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} for Mexico, in keeping with the native chamber of commerce, underscoring the financial signicifance of main musical occasions.
Home to round 9 million folks, Mexico City is a magnet for Latin and different worldwide musicians who entice followers from throughout the nation and overseas.
Maria, 32, flew from Honduras to see Shakira carry out throughout her “Women Don’t Cry Anymore” world tour at Mexico City’s 65,000-capacity GNP Stadium.
The on-line advertising professional spent practically $1,000 on the flight, resort and live performance ticket.
“Direct flights to Mexico City were full so I had several layovers,” she instructed AFP.
Devanhi, from Chihuahua in northern Mexico, spent greater than $1,000 for 5 days within the capital, together with $400 for the live performance and $200 for the aircraft ticket.
“Whenever we can, we make the trip,” since world stars skip Chihuahua on their excursions, she added.
According to the native department of the National Chamber of Commerce, Shakira’s seven concert events in Mexico City this month are anticipated to generate financial advantages of greater than 3.2 billion pesos ($160 million).
Nearly half of that can come from the sale of round 455,000 tickets, it estimated.
Hotels and different forms of lodging are anticipated to make $43.9 million, whereas eating places and drink distributors will soak up round $27 million, Canaco mentioned.
The enhance is about to eclipse the $50 million estimated to have been generated by U.S. famous person Taylor Swift’s 4 concert events in Mexico City in 2023, in keeping with the group.
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