World Cup hotel bookings are far below expectations
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, generating high expectations for the event.
- However, hotel bookings in most U.S. host cities are significantly below expectations due to large cancellations by FIFA and fewer international travelers.
- All U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches also have NFL teams, with Kansas City experiencing lower hotel bookings than usual for June and July.
- Miami and Atlanta are exceptions, with hotel bookings meeting or exceeding projections for the World Cup.
- The current low international travel interest is linked to the U.S.'s diminished reputation abroad, making it a challenging time for American cities to attract foreign visitors.
