Vancouver hotel rooms and World Cup tickets remain available days before kickoff

Tickets for the first FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver are still on sale just days before the tournament begins, with some seats listed at about $400. Tickets for both of Canada’s Vancouver games are also still available, including the June 18 match starting at around $700. The article also notes that FIFA Fan Zone viewing tickets can still be purchased. At the same time, hotel occupancy across Metro Vancouver is reportedly around 50%, below last year’s level. Analysts say the softer demand may be partly explained by large conferences being scheduled elsewhere during the tournament. Shortterm rentals have also increased in the region, and nightly rates for World Cup dates are running well above average.