$30m Lion's share for Wellington's economy from rugby double-headerCollette Devlin/Stuff.co.nz Wellington's economy to roarBritish and Irish Lions fans set to converge on Wellington are expected to inject $30 million into the regional economy during their week-long stay. Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (Wreda) estimates that when the sold-out test match kicks off at Westpac Stadium on Saturday, 25,000 visitors will have packed into Wellington – about three-quarters of them international tourists. During the 2005 Lions series about 20,000 people visited Wellington for two matches that were hosted two weeks apart. ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT An estimated $30 million is expected to be pumped into the Wellington regional economy during the week-long stay of The British & Irish Lions. "For hospitality staff the Lions week is the ultimate challenge.

Source: Stuff June 25, 2017 02:59 UTC