Overview

• Deloitte’s report, commissioned by Airbnb, projects a 70,000-night shortfall during Vancouver’s seven 2026 World Cup matches and estimates $45 million in lost local spending.
• Airbnb is urging temporary easing of provincial and city short‑term rental rules during the tournament, including lower fees and lighter registration requirements for hosts.
• B.C. Premier David Eby acknowledged strong demand but ruled out an exemption, encouraging primary-residence rentals and faster approvals for new hotel projects.
• The analysis warns hotel prices could surge by about 200% during match periods, citing an estimated 260% spike during last year’s Taylor Swift concerts as a precedent.
• City data show roughly 13,000 hotel rooms and a loss of about 550 rooms since 2020, while local experts describe the accommodation gap as a structural problem not solved by short-term rule changes.