Get ready, football fans! 📣 As the men's World Cup kicks off over the next month, the excitement isn't just about who lifts the trophy. In the UK, the economy is bracing for a serious goal-scoring spree of its own!
While supporters are dreaming of glory on the pitch, bars, pubs, and event venues across the country are eyeing a much-needed boost to their profits. It's not just about the love of the game; it's about the big business behind the cheers. 💰
Take Boxpark Croydon, for example. Located just outside London, this spot has become a legendary hub for fans to gather and watch England games on the big screen. Even with the time difference—since the tournament is being hosted by the US, Canada, and Japan—owners are expecting tickets to sell out fast. 🎟️✨
David Byrne, Boxpark's head of events and marketing, tells CGTN that these venues are expecting thousands of people to flock in for the electric atmosphere. But the real win? The timing. Because of the hosts' locations, games are kicking off relatively late, turning typically quiet weeknights into goldmines for the hospitality industry.
"It's a massive boost," Byrne explains. "If we take England as an example: the three group games, two of them are weeknights. Fantastic opportunity there." 🌟
And if England manages to smash it and make it all the way to the final? That means an extra five games of high-energy crowds and spending spikes. From Sunday nights to mid-week madness, the UK hospitality scene is hoping for a deep run to keep the cash flowing all summer long. 🏆🏴
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
