Neil Shah

pop-music reporter, Wall Street Journal

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is expected to gross more than $1 billion, and local hotels and restaurants are seeing rising revenues as fans flock to cities for her concerts.

‘Sparks Fly’ as Eras Tour makes big money for Swift and local economies

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is expected to gross more than $1 billion, and local hotels and restaurants are seeing rising revenues as fans flock to cities for her concerts.

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