Aiken stands to gain from Masters.
It’s not looking good for Augusta during the Masters Tournament this year. The annual financial windfall from the thousands of money-spending visitors is slipping away this year – another victim of the sagging economy.
Many of the corporations that in the past spent tens of thousands of dollars to rent homes, hire drivers and caterers, and party in the restaurants and bars where the prices are tripled just for that week, are staying away this year.
But so far it appears that Aiken’s financial benefits from the tournament will continue, say local hospitality industry owners and managers. It’s a little slower, but it’s looking OK.
“We’re fine. We’re looking forward to a good year,” said Janny Bijas, owner of Up Your Alley restaurant.
Hotel Aiken is sold out as usual during the tournament, said manager Peggy Greer-Buyers. “We have one room over the bar with a single bed and it will go.” Full Story.
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