It could soon cost a little more to stay in a Toronto hotel as the city is now considering a temporary hike to its Municipal Accommodation Tax as a way of helping to offset the cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup.
The cost of hosting six World Cup matches in Toronto in 2026 is pegged at $380 million but approximately $201 million of that is coming from the provincial and federal governments.
“It is anticipated that any potential impacts on hospitality operators will be largely offset by increased room demand and related visitor spending in the lead up, during, and following the FIFA World Cup 2026, as well as substantial future benefits due to Toronto’s global visibility gained from hosting the FIFA World Cup,” the report states.
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