Taylor Swift's Canadian tour increases hotel and rental prices up to 10 times in concert cities.

Taylor Swift's Canadian tour has triggered a dramatic rise in accommodation costs, with hotel and rental prices soaring up to 10 times their usual rates in Toronto and Vancouver on concert weekends. Some rooms are priced over $3,000 per night, forcing fans to sell tickets or barter for housing. Economist Thomas Davidoff suggests that prices should reflect demand, while consumer advocates argue that such fluctuations disregard fairness and equity in pricing.

October 31, 2024
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