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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent

Birmingham expects surge of tourism following success of Commonwealth Games

Fireworks at the stadium
The closing ceremony saw a celebration of the West Midlands’ musical talent. Photograph: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Birmingham is expecting a surge of tourists over the summer as the city’s reputation receives a boost from the Commonwealth Games, business leaders said as the 11-day sports event comes to a close.

The event has been heralded as a roaring success for the Midlands city, with more than 1.5m tickets sold – making it on track to be one of the most successful Commonwealth Games in history.

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