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Rotterdam Municipal Authorities Ease Hospitality Restrictions to Capitalize on Future World Cup Tourism

The city council of Rotterdam has proactively relaxed zoning and operating regulations for local hospitality venues during the upcoming two thousand twenty-six FIFA World Cup, aiming to maximize economic spillover from the tournament and accommodate shifted international broadcast schedules for millions of European football fans.
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