Travel
Hotels ahead of the 2026 World Cup record weaker-than-expected bookings in host cities
We bring an overview of why hotel bookings ahead of the 2026 World Cup are lagging behind forecasts in some U.S. host cities. Although FIFA expects the largest edition of the tournament so far, hoteliers warn of later traveler decisions, high travel costs, competition from short-term rentals and an uneven tourism impact.
05.05.2026