World Cup brings visitors, spending to Providence, with mixed lodging results

TARTAN ARMY bagpipe players lead the way past Rhode Island Hospital during the World Cup last summer. The Scottish soccer supporters donated $10,000 to the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in June. / COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH

PROVIDENCE – Greater Providence saw a surge in short-term rental activity during the World Cup’s 39-day run, while the tournament’s effect on the city’s hotels was less pronounced. Hotel occupancy in June was below the previous year’s level, according to data from the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, but this dip was partly offset

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