hotel prices skyrocket in australia ahead of world cu

SYDNEY: Cricket fever has gripped Australia with the World Cup just days away. Fans from around the world have thronged to the country and hotels are capitalising. Prices of rooms have almost doubled to 300 dollars and hotels are experiencing full bookings. Experts estimate that during the mega event Australia will generate 1.5 million US dollars just from hotel bookings. If the cost of internal air travel, taxis and tickets is taken into consideration, Australia stands to generate two million US dollars during the World Cup.