The World Cup tourism boom US cities counted on has not arrived, with hotels cutting forecasts and flight bookings down as steep prices deter fans.

Hotel bookings in U.S. host cities are lagging behind their Canadian and Mexican counterparts heading into the World Cup.

The World Cup kicks off Thursday, but hotels in the U.S. are still struggling to fill rooms, lagging behind hotels in Canada and Mexico.

The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.

NEW YORK, June 11 : Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize.For years, the…

"Disappointment" is how one hotel official described the situation.

Flight bookings from Europe into most host cities for June and July are down 3.8pc on average year-over-year.

With five million visitors expected for the World Cup, the US is hoping for a tourism boost after a slump in international arrivals. But amid reports of visa issues, border delays…

The World Cup tourism boom US cities counted on has not arrived, with hotels cutting forecasts and flight bookings down as steep prices deter fans.

Sky-high ticket prices? Half-empty hotels? Political chaos? FIFA isn’t fretting. North America’s TV-friendly kickoff times are poised to make this the most watched tournament in…

Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off without much enthusiasm in the United States.

Hotels and airlines see weak demand, cut rates as fans deterred by high costsVisa hurdles, expensive tickets and logistics discourage overseas and domestic travelersVacation...