World Cup 2026 Hotel Demand Shock: Where are the fans?
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With less than a month until kickoff, World Cup 2026 hotel demand is not matching expectations across several U.S. host cities. Bram Gallagher of AirDNA explains why some hotels are getting nervous, why fans may still be waiting to book, and why cities in Mexico and Canada could see major lodging shortages before the tournament begins. Will the late booking surge still come? Or was the World Cup tourism boom overestimated? #bizshow #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #soccer #football #sportsbusiness #travel #tourism #hotels #WorldCup #sportsnews #travelnews #economy #viral #footballfans 00:00 Why World Cup hotel prices are surging 00:18 Are FIFA room prices artificially inflated? 00:52 Hotels are getting nervous 01:13 Which World Cup cities could sell out first? 01:48 Why demand differs city by city 02:26 When should fans book World Cup travel? 03:06 Why flexibility matters for World Cup fans 03:15 Could global politics hurt World Cup tourism? 04:02 Why fans are eyeing Canada and Mexico 04:57 Will
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