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    "title": "REPUBLIC BANK CPL DELIVERS US$36.8MILLION FOR TRINIDAD & TOBAGO IN 2025",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-14 12:50:52",
    "published_at": "2026-04-14 12:50:00",
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    "body": "<p>The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) generated a total event impact of US$36.8 million for Trinidad &amp; Tobago during the 2025 tournament, according to an independent Economic Impact Assessment conducted by GSIQ .</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Matches played in Tarouba between delivered a direct economic impact of US$24.6 million, alongside US$12.2 million in international media value promoting the Visit Trinidad brand across global broadcast, digital and social platforms .</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">A total of 58,934 fans attended matches in Trinidad &amp; Tobago, marking a 2% increase year-on-year. Of those attendees, 2,984 were international visitors. Visiting supporters stayed an average of 3.9 nights and contributed US$15.3 million in attendee spending, supporting accommodation providers, restaurants, transport operators and retail businesses across the country </p><p style=\"text-align: left\">CPL&rsquo;s direct investment into Trinidad &amp; Tobago reached its highest level to date. In 2025, the tournament spent US$5million locally, creating 261 new jobs, investing US$1.2 million with local suppliers, and spending US$2.1 million on salaries . Over the past decade, CPL and the Trinbago Knight Riders have invested US$35.7 million into the local economy, with 2025 representing the largest annual investment yet.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">In addition to the economic contribution, Trinidad &amp; Tobago benefited from extensive global exposure. The tournament generated US$12.2 million in media value, including US$11.1 million from broadcast coverage alone. India once again proved to be the most valuable international market, contributing US$5.2 million in media value, accounting for 43% of the total.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Pete Russell, CEO of the Caribbean Premier League, said:</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&ldquo;Trinidad &amp; Tobago continues to be one of the heartbeat venues of the CPL. Delivering an event impact of US$36.8 million highlights the tournament&rsquo;s importance to the local economy, from job creation and supplier investment to tourism growth and global media exposure. The energy and passion of the fans in Trinidad make it a truly special stop on the CPL calendar.&rdquo;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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