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Bad Bunny Residency Generated $200M in Puerto Rico. In the States, ‘ICE Could Be Outside,’ He Says.
Bad Bunny's residency attracted 600,000 visitors, creating 48,000 hotel stays and nearly $200 million in direct economic impact, boosting local tourism and culture.
- Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny is wrapping up his 30-show residency called 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí' this weekend at the main arena in San Juan.
- He chose Puerto Rico for the residency due to concerns about U.S. ICE raids and deportations, which influenced his decision not to tour in the United States despite having performed there many times.
- The residency began in July and featured 30 concerts, with the initial nine shows reserved only for local attendees, drawing about 600,000 guests who traveled to Puerto Rico during an off-peak tourism period, including visitors originating in North America, Central and South America, as well as Europe.
- The concerts have contributed nearly $200 million to Puerto Rico’s local economy, including approximately 48,000 hotel bookings, while Bad Bunny consistently encouraged a ‘shop local’ mindset throughout his residency.
- This residency has transformed how celebrity power can impact local culture and economy, allowing Bad Bunny to connect deeply with fans while staying close to home and family.
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Puerto Rico's economy is getting a boost thanks to Bad Bunny. The award-winning Puerto Rican rapper's three-month, 30-show concert series in San Juan is fueling a fan-driven rebound in the island's economy at a time of year when tourism is typically slow.
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