80% of Boston hotels report slower bookings for World Cup amid high ticket prices [View all]
Source: msn.com
Story by Eleanor Tolbert • 1h •
Despite promises that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would bring increased tourism to 11 cities across the U.S., some aren’t seeing the numbers they expected.
The start of the international soccer tournament is exactly one week away, and it’s had its fair share of controversy surrounding ticket pricing. When tickets first went on sale in September, fans were expected to pay exorbitant prices to secure their spot at one of the 104 matches.
Now, as time until the opening ceremony dwindles, tickets are still available across several platforms. And hotels in the host cities aren’t seeing the traffic they were promised.
Hotels report reservation shortfalls
One of those cities is Boston, which is hosting seven matches between June 13 and July 9. CBS News reports 80% of hotels say their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages.
International travelers aren't showing up
Not only that, but international travel hasn’t shown up in the way FIFA thought. FIFA told host cities that the tournament would have a projected economic impact of $30.5 billion, Fortune reported. The organization also anticipated there would be a 50/50 international-domestic split in attendees.....................
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