Eurovision fans predicted to spend £40m in Liverpool

NatWest estimates that overseas visitors are likely to spend in the region of £28 million, while visitors from the UK will spend around £12 million.

The Eurovision Song Contest could bring as much as £40 million in visitor spending to Liverpool, according to NatWest (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

The Eurovision Song Contest could bring as much as £40 million in visitor spending to Liverpool, according to an economic forecast.

With the city in the final stages of preparation and thousands of visitors expected to enjoy the celebrations, NatWest predicts that Eurovision fans will spend at least £40 million over the course of the event.

The bank used Visit Britain domestic and overseas visitor spending data as part of its research to make the overall estimate.