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World Cup expected to boost Toronto tourism even if hotel bookings haven’t surged

World Cup crowds are coming to Toronto — but hotel rooms still sit waiting this morning.

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Toronto is expected to see a significant tourism boost from the FIFA World Cup, with the stadium anticipated to host over 45,000 spectators per match. The city also projects up to 20,000 attendees at the FIFA Fan Festival. Despite these expectations, hotel bookings have not yet surged to match the anticipated visitor numbers.

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Toronto Stadium is expected to host more than 45,000 spectators per match and the city says up to 20,000 people could attend the FIFA Fan Festival.

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