Starting August 22, Barcelona will host one of the most important sporting events in the world: the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup 2024.
The city will see seven weeks of competitions, in which 135 regattas will compete for first place (this competition doesn’t have a second place). The entire tournament will be visible from the beach so everyone can watch it for free.
According to a study carried out by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra last year, Barcelona is forecast to receive some €1.2 billion in economic benefits.
The Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation estimates this event will create the equivalent of 19,000 full-time jobs.
These figures will be possible thanks
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