The economic impact of the Durango “Francisco Villa” National Fair in its 2024 edition, which concluded after 17 days of celebration, amounted to 271 million pesos.
With this party, the 461st Anniversary of the City of Durango was celebrated, which was characterized by its order and tranquility, as well as its high-level attractions, shows and exhibitions.
Governor Esteban Villegas Villarreal said that this edition had a large influx of more than one million attendees, including locals and tourists, who enjoyed 17 concerts at the Velaria, 3 macro-concerts at the Explanada de los Grandes and 12 concerts at the Palenque.
As well as 110 musical, dance and theater activities, which highlighted Durango culture and talent, he added in an interview.
Villegas Villarreal (PRI) explained that with the organization of the various events, 4,400 direct and indirect jobs were generated and an economic impact of 271 million pesos was recorded.
This is in addition to the almost 9 million pesos raised in the great Livestock Auction that is held in support of the Casa Hogar of the State DIF.
He said that during this fair season, there was an 80 percent hotel occupancy with peaks of 94 percent on weekends, which represents 10 percentage points higher than the previous year, with visitors from different states of the Mexican Republic and from other countries such as the United States, Spain, Canada, Peru and Germany.
He also highlighted that this year there were unique attractions at the fairgrounds, since attendees were able to enjoy the largest mobile Ferris wheel in Latin America with a height of 35 meters, in addition to the fact that for the first time a free mobile hospital was installed.
The “Francisco Villa” National Fair is an unmissable event, full of activities for all tastes and ages, and an opportunity to enjoy the best of Durango in a festive and safe environment, added the President after assuring that by 2025 the party will be much better.
Source: es-us.noticias.yahoo
