Statistics Canada reports that consumers pay significantly more for travel-related services as World Cup demand increases in Canada’s host cities. The agency says overall travel costs rise in the country’s two main host markets, particularly Toronto and Vancouver, citing higher prices for multiple categories of travel services. According to the reports, traveller accommodation costs in June increase by about 20% year over year in Ontario and British Columbia. Other travel expenses also move higher, with at least one source reporting that rental car prices rise by nearly double-digits year over year (the exact figure is not fully provided in the excerpts). The increases are described as notable in both host cities, with airfares and hotel prices highlighted as examples of the broader price pressure. Statistics Canada attributes the price gains to consumers paying more for travel services during the period, aligning the timing with the World Cup. The coverage across outlets emphasizes the same Statistics Canada findings: higher costs for accommodation and other travel components in Toronto and Vancouver compared with the prior year.
World Cup demand lifts travel costs in Toronto and Vancouver, Statistics Canada says
Statistics Canada reports that consumers pay significantly more for travel-related services as World Cup demand increases in Canada’s host cities. The agency says overall travel costs rise in the coun...
- Statistics Canada says customers pay more for travel services in Canada during June.
- Toronto and Vancouver see particularly higher costs, described as linked to World Cup demand.
- Accommodation (traveller accommodation) in June rises about 20% year over year in Ontario and British Columbia.
- Reports also indicate higher prices for other travel services, including rental cars and airfares.
- The increases are based on Statistics Canada data released in connection with World Cup-related travel demand.
Customers paid a lot more for travel services last month, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver — the country's host cities for the World Cup — Statistics Canada said Monday.
13 hours agoStatistics Canada says customers paid a lot more for travel services last month, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver — the country’s host cities for the World Cup. The agency says the cost of traveller accommodation for June rose about 20 per cent year-over-year in Ontario and British Columbia. It says rental car prices rose nearly […]
15 hours agoStatistics Canada says customers paid a lot more for travel services last month, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver — the country's host cities for the World Cup.
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