Published • loading... • Updated
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
Bars and restaurants report record sales, while airlines add seats and larger planes to meet surging demand for the Morocco match.
- On Saturday, July 4, Canada faces Morocco in Houston for a pivotal FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match, advancing after defeating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles.
- Airlines are scrambling to accommodate fans traveling to Texas, with WestJet enlarging flights to fit up to 174 passengers and Air Canada evaluating additional seat availability as demand spikes.
- Ian Tostenson, president of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, says Vancouver bars and restaurants are seeing sales increases as high as 40 per cent, describing the team's momentum as moving at "warp speed."
- Jane Talbot, CEO of the Downtown Business Improvement Association, reports increased foot traffic in Vancouver, though she notes that "not every business is having that same level of success" despite record-breaking sales.
- B.C. Tourism Minister Anne Kang says the tournament has brought immediate benefits to communities across British Columbia, with projections suggesting the event could generate more than $1 billion in visitor spending over the next five years.
Insights by Ground AI
22 Articles
22 Articles
Province says World Cup is boosting B.C. economy, but some businesses report softer demand
As the FIFA World Cup passes its halfway mark, the B.C. government is touting the economic benefits of hosting the games in Vancouver but some local businesses say the boost has been uneven.
·Canada
Read Full Article
The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's
·Toronto, Canada
Read Full Article
Winnipeg Free Press+12 Reposted by 12 other sources
Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's journey into the round of 16 extends their tournament by at least six more days.
·Winnipeg, Canada
Read Full Article
4th of July SaleGet 40% off Vantage subscriptions for yourself or a friend.Get Started
Coverage Details
Total News Sources22
Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution76% Left
Bias Distribution
- 76% of the sources lean Left
76% Left
L 76%
C 24%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
