One big thing
Salt Lake City is poised to become just the fourth city to host the Winter Olympics twice, and the economic impact will be significant.
Hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics could bring Utah $6.6 billion in economic impact.
Why it matters
Hosting the Olympics will generate substantial economic activity, creating jobs and boosting local businesses.
Organizers are eager to build on the success of the 2002 Games while introducing innovative approaches for 2034.
Go deeper
- Economic Benefits: The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s study estimates $6.6 billion in total economic impacts, $3.9 billion in state GDP, over 42,000 job-years of employment, and $2.5 billion in personal income from 2024 to 2035.
- Cost Savings: Unlike 2002, the 2034 Games will require only $31.2 million in permanent capital investments due to existing venues.
- Community Support: Utah has 80% public support for the Olympics, a rare level of engagement.
