AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Watch in Boston: Boston’s FIFA Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza is officially opening as the tournament kicks off, with thousands already rolling in for Scotland–Haiti at Foxborough and free, registration-required festivities starting June 12. Travel Reality Check: New reporting says the World Cup’s expected tourism windfall still hasn’t fully arrived, with high ticket prices and visa/logistics hurdles dampening international demand and forcing some hotels to cut rates. Local Business & Culture: Uniqlo is suing its Newbury Street landlord over alleged overcharges tied to common areas and building-cost shares. Entertainment & Media: GBH’s The Big Dig is going nationwide with a “Highway Teardown Tour” of live podcast events, and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington will host a co-world premiere of the documentary “All the Music in the World” about pianist Emanuel Ax. Food & Nightlife: The Liberty Hotel’s Alibi Bar & Lounge is set to open Boston’s first espresso martini lounge this Saturday. Sports & Mental Health: A new piece looks at how fans’ heckling can turn cruel, citing a case involving Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
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