Business booming at Halifax pubs during World Juniors – Halifax | 24CA News
Now on the halfway level of the World Junior Hockey Tournament, Halifax companies have been steadily welcoming a rise in prospects at downtown pubs.
“It’s just been busy every game,” mentioned Durty Nelly’s bartender Evan Scott.
“We have a capacity here, so we can’t really go over that. So, no matter what, we’re going to be at max capacity every night whenever Canada plays. And I’m sure it will stay that way all the way to the end.”
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Located within the coronary heart of downtown Halifax, Scott says business is booming on the Irish pub, largely as a result of World Juniors being held within the metropolis.
“We have the pre-game people that come in, and the post game,” mentioned Scott. “So it’s been really busy, which is good for everyone too.”
The financial increase comes throughout Halifax’s low season, a time when each additional penny counts for native companies.
“They’ve had a rough couples years,” mentioned Downtown Halifax Business Commission CEO Paul MacKinnon.
“The summer was a good recovery time, but having a really good holiday season is really important for them. Because, of course, they’re trying to make up for the lost business over a couple of years. They’ve taken on a lot of debt, so this couldn’t have come at a better time for them.”
Just down the highway on the The Pint Public House, General Manager Jenna Vienneau says business has doubtless tripled for the reason that World Juniors began on Monday.
“We expect next week probably to be just as busy, if not busier,” mentioned Vienneau. “I’m sure people are waiting to see those final games, too.”
MacKinnon says official financial predictions estimate that the occasion will herald $45 to $50 million between the Halifax and Moncton venues.
“Unquestionably its been a huge boost for downtown,” he mentioned. “And at a time especially when restaurants really need that.”
With video games persevering with till Jan. 5, downtown companies are excited and ready to welcome crowds of hockey followers.
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