Contrary to expectations, the FIFA World Cup has not generated the anticipated hiring boom in the US leisure and hospitality sector. Despite predictions from FIFA and financial institutions like Bank of America, employment in this sector has seen a net decrease over the past two months. While some venues have experienced record revenues, this is largely due to increased room rates rather than higher occupancy, and businesses are opting to utilize overtime for existing staff instead of hiring new employees. AI
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- American Hotel & Lodging Association
- Bank of America
- Canada
- FIFA
- FIFA World Cup
- Lala’s Argentine Grill
- Los Angeles
- Mexico
- TD Securities
- US
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