80% of Boston hotels report slower bookings for World Cup amid high ticket prices

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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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More than 4 million fewer Canadians visited the U.S. — a 21% drop from 20 million in 2024, while tourism from Venezuela and Denmark were among the most significant declines with 21% and 24% respectively

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[Dave Bowman]

1. We all know who we have to thank:

🖕

[ret5hd]

2. "...amid high ticket prices."

yeah, high prices. that’s it, not telling/demonstrating to the world that they aren’t safe here.

[dave99]

3. Why would _anyone_ come to the US with shitstain's ICE working ?

and shitstain alive ?

[FakeNoose]

4. Well of course they aren't coming here ... they'd be crazy to come here

... even if they could afford the ridiculous cost. Most of them can't afford it, and neither can most Americans. These ticket prices are ridiculous.

When Chump was elected, FIFA should have moved the entire thing to Canada, or else cancelled the playoffs altogether. They didn't do the sensible thing, and now they're sorry. I really hope FIFA people get fired over this.