Business in South Florida's hospitality sector was not as strong as expected during a recent major sporting event. Some hotel executives saw higher revenue due to increased room rates on certain days. However, this was not enough to offset declines in occupancy and shorter stays.

Restaurants in the area had varying levels of success. Aggressive marketing efforts and hosting watch parties seemed to help some establishments. Further details on the economic impact of the event are available from the original source, which provides more information on the experiences of local hotel and restaurant operators.