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May 13, 2026

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn't materialized yet

  • In several host cities, including Seattle, nearly 80% of hotels surveyed said bookings were actually running behind typical seasonal demand.
    • By PHILIP MARCELO
    Associated Press

    Photo by George Dodd, via iStock [enlarge]
    Seattle expects roughly 750,000 visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city will host six matches at Seattle Stadium between June 15 and July 6.

    NEW YORK — The promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn't matched expectations, at least not yet, for U.S. hotels.


     
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