World Cup Hosting Slump: Fans Skip the Action Amid Travel Hurdles
TL;DR
A Reuters-backed report says the U.S. World Cup is underperforming as high ticket prices and travel/visa hurdles deter international fans; NYC hotel revenue forecasts were cut, hotel rates have dropped, and flights to host cities are down, signaling attendance far below early projections and prompting fans to seek cheaper viewing options.
- Trump Fuels World Cup Flop as Fans Stay Home The Daily Beast
- Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines Reuters
- America Is Already Losing the World Cup for Hotel Bookings WSJ
- World Cup travel boost hasn't materialized for U.S. businesses — yet CNBC
- Why aren't hotels full for the World Cup — and what does it mean for LA? LAist
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