‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost
Local businesses expect over 200 extra customers daily during the Blue Jays' playoff games, providing relief amid rising costs and a challenging year for the Canadian economy.
- This Saturday at Rogers Centre, the Toronto Blue Jays will welcome the New York Yankees as they face off in the opening matchup of the American League Division Series, marking the teams' inaugural playoff encounter.
- This event follows a challenging year for the Canadian economy, with Canadians facing an affordability crisis and restaurants struggling with rising operational costs.
- Local businesses and industry groups welcome the playoffs as they expect a significant boost in tourism, consumer spending, and job support within the hospitality and food industries.
- Catherine Oppedisano noted that the packed stadiums have led to a significant increase in overall attendance and greater crowd presence in their venues, while Bodnar mentioned that if the team advances past the initial series against the Yankees, he anticipates business will continue to grow steadily.
- The playoff run is expected to amplify fan enthusiasm, attract visitors from across Canada and abroad, and create positive economic effects similar to past major sports events in Toronto.
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’Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy.
‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost
As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy.


Businesses, industry groups welcome Jays playoffs
As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy.

'Massive lift': Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost
‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between the two teams opens with games on Saturday and Sunday at Rogers Centre. The series is good news for restaurants, hotel…
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