PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Last summer’s America’s Cup World Series sailing event in Newport attracted fewer people and generated less economic activity than initially predicted, according to a Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. report issued Friday.
The regatta drew 65,000 spectators to Fort Adams State Park over four days, according to the report. When the event was announced, however, officials said they hoped it would attract as many as 90,000 people.
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