US hotels seek World Cup boost after tourism dipAFP, WASHINGTONAt the US hotels that Meade Atkeson manages, a drop in tourism weighs heavily on business, but hoteliers like him hope that FIFA World Cup enthusiasm would soon eclipse wariness over US President Donald Trump’s policies. “Just financially, it’s difficult when international travel is down,” Atkeson said, adding that such visitors tend to stay longer. The FIFA World Cup trophy sits on a podium during the tournament’s draw ceremony in Washington on Dec. 5 last year. However, the organization hopes that this year would be a turning point — it is counting on the World Cup, from June 11 to July 19, to attract visitors. Organizers say that besides the 7 million spectators in stadiums, the World Cup is set to attract 20 million to 30 million tourists.

Source: Taipei Times March 07, 2026 17:13 UTC