"An organization that tracks and promotes tourism in Toronto says the World Series and the entire Blue Jays' post-season run gave the city a big economic boost, with more visitors and more spending at local businesses. Destination Toronto says the four home games of the World Series saw a 15 per cent average increase in hotel demand compared to the same nights last year, adding a total of more than 11,000 room nights."
"It says the full post-season run of the Blue Jays' home games saw an 11 per cent average increase in hotel demand compared to the same nights in 2024, adding more than 20,000 room nights. Many visitors wanted to be part of the excitement in the city, even if they didn't have tickets to a game, Destination Toronto president and CEO Andrew Weir says."
Destination Toronto reports the World Series and the Blue Jays' post-season run generated a large economic boost for the city, increasing visitor numbers and local spending. The four home World Series games produced a 15 per cent average rise in hotel demand compared to the same nights last year, adding more than 11,000 room nights. The full post-season run produced an 11 per cent average hotel demand increase compared to the same nights in 2024, adding over 20,000 room nights. Many visitors came to be part of the excitement even without game tickets and spent money in restaurants and shops. Moneris recorded restaurant spending near the Rogers Centre climbed 20 per cent during Game 6 week-over-week and jumped 26 per cent during Game 7, supporting thousands of businesses and jobs in Toronto.
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