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US Hotels Report Sluggish World Cup Bookings Amidst Skepticism

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A report by the American Hotel and Lodging Association indicates that nearly 80% of U.S. hotels surveyed are experiencing lower-than-expected bookings for the upcoming World Cup. Hotels in 11 U.S. host cities cited challenges such as difficulties with international visa applications and geopolitical tensions as reasons for the subdued demand. Some also pointed to FIFA's cancellation of hotel room blocks as a factor contributing to the perceived 'non-event' status of the tournament for their businesses. AI

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US Hotels Report Sluggish World Cup Bookings Amidst Skepticism

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a ‘non-event’ and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

    Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

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