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The Cartagena Chamber of Commerce has conducted a study on the conclusion of the Audi Med Cup race and its impact on the city last August, whose book, eminently positive were released today at a press conference in which attended by the director general of the Autonomous Community Sports, Antonio Peñalver, Deputy Mayor, Agustín Guillén, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena, Mariano Rosique, Councillor for Sports, Alonso Gómez López, and Francisco Muñoz, Head of local organization.

Perhaps most important has been the economic impact of the race in the city of 9,201,429 euros, of which about 5 million and a half have been direct income for the city and the rest returns to advertising, more interesting data that binds to the findings of the survey local businesses, of which 98 percent believe it is good for the city and the international power of Cartagena.

Data from the study also shows that more than 12 percent of traders in all sectors of Cartagena have noticed increased activity from the conclusion of the race, this percentage increases significantly if they focus on businesses located in the field holding the Med Cup

With regard to the views of Cartagena, nobody respondents negatively valued event and 100 percent believes that Formula One trophy sea helps to attract tourism to the city, besides being a good alternative leisure 95 percent of the population.

Cartagena has amply demonstrated that it is ready to celebrate major events, such as the Med Cup, so we are working with the regional government for the positive impact on the city to increase with the conclusion, and confirmed the race the next two years, Augustine has said Guillén.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena