Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, Galway Stopover May 23 - June 6 2009

Ireland benefits from the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 : The final report on the Economic and Media evaluation of Ireland’s participation in the Volvo Ocean Race shows a significant economic impact of €55.8m, the highest recorded at a Volvo Ocean Race stopover port. The report also shows €36.5m of spending by race spectators from outside the local region - 650,000 visits to Race Village and Salthill – a TV audience globally of 1.327 billion and Radio listenership of 234 million - 99% of international visitors would recommend Galway as a holiday destination.

The final report on the Economic and Media evaluation of Ireland’s...

Ireland benefits from the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09