World Cup Didn't Boost Chinatown | Canada News

Vancouver’s Chinatown braced for a World Cup economic boom—but instead faced a shocking 20% drop in business as fans flocked to stadiums and fan zones, not the historic district. Road closures, lack of local events, and missed expectations left bakery owners and tour guides scrambling. While city officials hope long-term tourism will rebound, some businesses are already selling off decorations to recoup losses, waiting to see if global exposure translates into real customers. 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/2af930b661b09067