World Cup Boosts Some, Leaves Others Behind | Vancouver News

The FIFA World Cup is fueling Vancouver’s economy—with fan zones driving restaurant sales up 40% and retailers seeing more foot traffic. But not everyone’s riding the wave: some areas, like Granville Island, report quiet streets, and hotels are seeing softer demand than expected. While short-term results are mixed, the province sees this as a long-term tourism boost, aiming for millions more visitors and billions in spending over the next five years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebe4a513844264d9