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The World Series boosted Philly’s hotels and restaurants — but a long-term impact is unlikely

This influx of people provided “a short-term boost, definitely in the hospitality industry,” said an economics professor. But “it’ll probably diminish relatively quickly."

Philadelphian’s Jeremy Jordan (left) and Steven Lewis (right) cheer for the Phils in the fifth inning as they watch both the Phillies World Series and Eagles games at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, Nov. 3. The Phils lost the game 3-2. The Wells Fargo Center opened up to fans free of charge.
Philadelphian’s Jeremy Jordan (left) and Steven Lewis (right) cheer for the Phils in the fifth inning as they watch both the Phillies World Series and Eagles games at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, Nov. 3. The Phils lost the game 3-2. The Wells Fargo Center opened up to fans free of charge.Read moreElizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer