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The "estimated lost economic impact" from the relocation is more than $100 million, according to a statement from Holly Quinlan, president and CEO of Cobb Travel and Tourism.
This comes as the tourism industry, one of the hardest hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, is still struggling to rebound.
"In the initial stages of the pandemic, many Cobb [County] hotels saw single digit occupancy numbers," Quinlan said. "The 8,000-plus MLB contracted hotel room nights that will not actualize as a result of the MLB All-Star Game relocation will have a negative impact on Cobb's hospitality industry and other local businesses, further delaying recovery."
MLB's decision to move its All-Star Game out of Georgia will have a $100 million impact on the state, tourism official says - CNN
That's a lot of money, but what can be done now? Maybe its time for the state of Georgia to retaliate to get this money back from MLB? A special tax on pro baseball tickets, increasing the rent on baseball stadiums, tax on stadium beer, etc., until this $100 million can be recouped.