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  • How did Central Falls' World Cup buzz really affect local tourism?

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• Numbers Are In — World Cup Was Not the Boost to… (golocalprov.com) — Central Falls hosted a booming World Cup FanFest this summer, but new tourism data show the broader Providence-area hotel industry didn't get the expected economic windfall. Hotel occupancy fell compared with last year even as room rates rose, while short-term rentals like Airbnb saw higher supply, longer stays, and strong revenue growth from international visitors.
   

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