New York City hotels see weak 2026 World Cup bookings and falling rates
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Updated · Gothamist · May 6
New York City hotels see weak 2026 World Cup bookings and falling rates
9 articles · Updated · Gothamist · May 6
Two-thirds of surveyed owners reported softer demand, while June-July bookings were 18% in April versus 26% a year earlier.
The slowdown, weeks before June's opening match and ahead of eight regional games including the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium, has prompted hotel groups to seek lower lodging and property taxes.
Industry groups cite weaker international tourism, Trump-era tariffs and immigration policies, the February Iran war's impact on oil and airfares, and expensive match tickets, though tourism officials say late bookings may still rise.
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