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World Cup lodging shortfall in Vancouver predicted, Airbnb bids to loosen regulations

Airbnb is pitching governments after a Deloitte analysis forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and urges loosening short-term rental rules.
City data show limited hotel supply with just 13,000 rooms across 78 hotels and about 550 lost between 2020 and 2022, while provincial rules include a May registration requirement for hosts.
The report flags a shortfall of about "70,000 nights", with Deloitte estimating 41,800 total accommodation capacity for Metro Vancouver and 22,700 for the City, while B.C.'s tourism minister expects about 350,000 visitors.
Economic estimates show that the lodging shortfall could cause about $45 million direct spending loss for Metro Vancouver, with more than 23,000 active listings registered, Premier David Eby said the province is fast-tracking hotel permits.
Airbnb recommends temporary flexibility by introducing special short-term rental rules this fall to ease FIFA lodging crunch, with officials urging action before the Dec. 5 group-stage host draw as Deloitte projects a 200 per cent hotel cost increase.

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