Puerto Rico cashes in on Bad Bunny as thousands flock to the island for his concerts
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Tourists are flocking to Puerto Rico, donning borrowed vests from a local supermarket where Bad Bunny worked. His former boss shares memories of him singing in the parking lot. After leaving his job in 2016, Bad Bunny rose to fame two years later with his first album. His concerts from June to September have drawn immense crowds, elevating the island's global profile. Special hotel packages linked to his performances have generated nearly $200 million and increased bookings significantly during the summer months.
"This summer, thousands descended on Puerto Rico, where the singer's concert residency in San Juan, running from mid-June through mid-September, has single-handedly boosted the island's fragile economy."
"A father and son with the same name, Eddie Villanueva, traveled from Switzerland for a full Bad Bunny experience on a $5,000 budget, including $40 tickets for a tour of the star's hometown of Vega Baja."
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