Wollongong is home to thousands of small businesses who have suffered badly through the COVID pandemic. Hosting many thousands of spectators provided a welcome boost to the local businesses who support our tourism and hospitality sector.

The average visitor spend for a domestic day traveller is $108 per day and $613 per day for an overnight domestic traveller to our region (Source: Destination NSW, 2022). Food and beverage producers and suppliers, entertainment venues, petrol stations, chemists, taxis and more had the opportunity to benefit from this event– now and in the future.

Healthy local businesses benefit us all – adding jobs, more unique products and services, and funds into our economy.

The Wollongong 2022 event also promoted our city to the large and growing number of local and international tourists who want to ride a bike on their holiday, in an easy-to-reach destination with beaches, bushwalking, good food and interesting cultural attractions.