With previous high-level sporting events bringing in revenue totals in the millions for host cities, Toronto businesses look to have an economic home run coming down the pipe. Kelly Jackson, the vice-president of Destination Development with Destination Toronto, says that success is a combination of factors. Energized city residents and fans, alongside passionate fans vising from out of town, mean lots of business for the city.
An entire stage of the 2026 Tour de France will take place in the southwest department of Dordogne. There will be a stage of the Tour de France in Dordogne next summer, the department has announced. The authorities have for several years bid to host a full stage of the race, and the southwest region will now host one from 11th July 2026.