Vancouver and Toronto Airbnb hosts report few World Cup bookings despite expected demand surge

Summary

Contrary to expectations that the FIFA World Cup would drive massive demand for short-term rentals in Vancouver and Toronto, many Airbnb hosts are reporting few to no bookings. Host May Chu, a three-year Vancouver host, has received zero reservations for her two-bedroom guest suite during the tournament period. The article highlights the disconnect between anticipated tourism booms and actual market conditions for short-term rental hosts.