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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 10

World Cup Hotel Bookings Lag at 80% of Host Cities, Leaving Workers Short of Hours

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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 10

World Cup Hotel Bookings Lag at 80% of Host Cities, Leaving Workers Short of Hours

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 10

Hotel workers in Los Angeles and other U.S. host cities saw little or no increase in hours during the World Cup, despite expecting match-driven demand to lift schedules and pay.
Eighty percent of hoteliers in host cities said bookings were trailing initial forecasts before the tournament, and nearly 70% of Los Angeles hotels reported below-expected booking pace.
Air travel and room demand fell short as visa barriers, weaker international tourism and broader geopolitical concerns limited the influx of visitors, while some Americans also cut back vacations.
The weak tournament bump has added to pressure on an already soft sector: U.S. leisure and hospitality employment fell by 61,000 in June.

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Why did the World Cup boom become a bust for the American hotel workers who needed it most?

With fewer tourists and rising costs, can American cities still afford to host mega-events?

Are U.S. visa policies undermining its ability to host major international events like the World Cup and Olympics?

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