U.S. hotels report World Cup bookings miss forecasts
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Updated · Skift Travel News · May 4
U.S. hotels report World Cup bookings miss forecasts
17 articles · Updated · Skift Travel News · May 4
With 37 days until kickoff, an AHLA survey found nearly 80% of hotels across 11 U.S. host markets say the expected spending surge has not materialised.
That points to a smaller economic boost than early 2025 forecasts from CoStar and Tourism Economics, which had predicted higher room rates and occupancy during tournament months.
Hoteliers cited FIFA's high ticket prices and geopolitical turmoil, while the report also said hotels that sharply raised rates may have helped dampen demand.
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