Across all 11 U.S. host cities, 80% of hoteliers report bookings below forecast, with visa barriers and immigration enforcement cited as top constraints.

Chicago, Phoenix, and other big sports towns dropped their World Cup bids. History suggests it may have been a smart choice.

Hotel reservations in South Florida made by international travelers are weak compared with previous mega events

Across all 11 U.S. host cities, 80% of hoteliers report bookings below forecast, with visa barriers and immigration enforcement cited as top constraints.

Hotels bet on a surge that hasn’t materialized. With weeks to go, pricing, perception and demand will determine whether host cities win or miss the moment.

Analysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are poised to benefit from the event.…