Arts, Entertainment and Culture

The 2012 World Choir Games are expected to be highly significant for the people and economy of Cincinnati, which will be the first city in the western hemisphere to host them. Known as the “Olympics of Choral Music,” the World Choir Games are a competition and celebration that is held every two years in cities around the globe.

The World Choir Games will attract participants and visitors who will travel to Cincinnati from throughout the world. It is estimated that more than 200,000 visitors will attend the Games, and produce substantial benefits for the economy of Greater Cincinnati.

A number of projects in Greater Cincinnati in recent years have focused
on development of the riverfront. Projects on both the Ohio and Kentucky sides of
the Ohio River ranging from new sports stadiums to retail and entertainment
complexes have resulted in billions of dollars of construction spending along the
riverfront and have attracted tourists and metropolitan area residents alike down
to the river. Rather than a line of division separating parts of Greater Cincinnati,
the Ohio River is a focal point for the region and provides a common resource

Cincinnati Museum Center has a considerable economic impact on the Greater
Cincinnati regional economy. The impact of Cincinnati Museum Center’s spending, its
contracted services, and visitors from outside the region is the subject of this analysis.

Demographics

• The median income of those who attended is $90,000.
• Most are age 35 to 59, but 28% are under 35 (young professionals)
  and 7% are age 60 and over.
• 22% are visitors from outside the metropolitan area.

Wine Festival Influence

• 93% say they plan to purchase wine they saw or tasted at the Wine
  Festival.
• 84% plan to spend more money on wine as a result of the Wine
  Festival.

Impact on Downtown