third and final leg of the United
States Specialty Sports Association
(USSSA) World Series on Monday,
the economic impact of the lower
shore event was weighed this week
and has been estimated at around
$10 million.
Wicomico and Worcester counties,
according to Kristen Conn, director
of Marketing and Public Relations
for the Wicomico Recreation, Parks,
Tourism and Civic Center.
consecutive year. The tourney be-
gan last month and wraps up this
weekend. While much of the rev-
enue generated directly and indi-
rectly by the event will likely stay in
Wicomico, Conn revealed that
neighboring counties should benefit
as well.
pact will be felt in Worcester County,
including Ocean City," she said.
"This estimate is based on the num-
ber of Worcester County/Ocean
City hotel rooms reserved through
the county's online reservation sys-
tem, and it may be adjusted once
additional information is analyzed
from the World Series, continued
Conn. A survey given to teams re-
vealed that players will seek accom-
modations in all four counties. Many
of the players and coaches will also
be commuting in and spending time
on the shore while they are not play-
in addition to Canada," noted Conn.
"For many of them, this is their first
visit to the Eastern Shore, so on off
days they like to explore the region."
ly $8,000 on an opening day cere-
third leg of the World Series. This is
the first year the resort has held
opening ceremonies, but whether
that will translate to more teams
staying and shopping in Ocean City
isn't clear yet.