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Four matches at Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium brought £47.7 million into the local economy, the highest total of any host city outside London. Over 92,000 fans from around the world filled hotels, restaurants, and shops while celebrating women's rugby.
Brighton's gamble on hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup paid off big time, delivering nearly £29 million to local businesses and inspiring over 2,000 girls to try rugby. The tournament sold out both matches, with locals snagging 62% of tickets to see world-class teams play in their own backyard.
Brighton's hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup last summer delivered a stunning £28.5 million boost to the local economy while inspiring thousands of women and girls to try rugby. The tournament turned out to be the most successful Women's Rugby World Cup in history.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England brought $399 million to local economies and tripled attendance, proving women's sports can deliver massive returns. The tournament's success created a new blueprint that Australia and the USA will follow for future events.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England shattered attendance records with nearly half a million fans and generated £295 million in economic impact. A stunning 75% of young women who engaged with the tournament said they felt more motivated to be active afterward.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup just delivered a £31.7 million economic boost to Exeter, while inspiring nearly 60,000 fans and motivating thousands of girls to get active. It's the most successful tournament in the competition's history, proving that investing in women's sports pays off for everyone.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup just became the most-attended edition ever, drawing nearly half a million fans and proving women's sports are reaching new heights. The final alone set a global record with over 81,000 cheering fans packed into London's stadium.
A small Ohio city is punching way above its weight after its convention center expansion brought $25 million in annual economic impact and over 1,000 new jobs in 2025. Sharonville, population 14,000, now employs 35,000 people within its borders.
The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England just proved women's sports are an economic powerhouse, generating nearly £295 million while shattering attendance records and inspiring a generation. This wasn't just a tournament—it was a turning point.
A Kentucky community celebrated its entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing 13 local businesses and nonprofits that drive economic growth and strengthen community bonds. From a cooperative with $50 million economic impact to veterans who rebuilt after flooding, these success stories show small business resilience in action.
Saudi Arabia's tourism sector just hit a milestone that seemed impossible five years ago, doubling its economic impact and creating over a million jobs. The kingdom reached its 2030 visitor goal seven years early and is now racing toward an even bolder target.
After an 18-year ban, Pakistan's vibrant kite-flying festival is back in Lahore, injecting $3.5 million into the local economy and restoring a beloved spring tradition. Thousands are flooding historic markets to buy kites and celebrate the safe return of Basant.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have invested $175 billion in African renewable energy over 15 years, choosing investment partnerships over traditional loans. New research suggests focusing more on power grids could multiply the environmental and economic impact across the continent.
As Johns Hopkins celebrates its 150th anniversary, the institution now supports one in every five jobs in Baltimore and delivers a staggering $19.4 billion annual economic impact to the city. The university and health system have spent over $1 billion with local businesses since 2015, transforming how anchor institutions invest in their communities.
A groundbreaking global report reveals the economic threat of space junk and offers a roadmap to protect our orbital future. The Space Futures Centre and World Economic Forum are rallying the international community to clean up space before it costs us billions.
Consumer rights groups in Nigeria are calling for conversation instead of bans after regulators moved to prohibit small-packet alcohol sales. The protesters want jobs protected while finding better ways to keep alcohol away from minors.
New research shows Scottish football contributes more than £820 million annually to the country's economy while creating 14,000 jobs across the nation. The economic boost comes as the sport reaches new heights, with record attendance and Scotland's men's team qualifying for their first World Cup since 1998.