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Norway's fans turned out en masse at New York New Jersey Stadium, site of this year's World Cup final. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Lodging Hits and Misses

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest in the history of the competition, with 16 host cities in three countries — Canada, Mexico and the United States — hosting 104 matches involving 48 teams. Despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino‘s promise to deliver “the greatest World Cup ever” with more than 6 million fans converging […]

Posted On : July 7, 2026 By : Paul Stevens

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AHLA: U.S. Hoteliers Cite Minimal FIFA World Cup Impact on Bookings

Almost 80 percent of U.S. hoteliers in the 11 FIFA World Cup host cities this summer have said that their hotel bookings are tracking below initial forecasts, according to a survey of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) 30,000-plus members conducted in April. With just five weeks to go until the big kick-off in […]

Posted On : May 7, 2026 By : Paul Stevens

The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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AEG and Marriott Bonvoy Renew Global Partnership

Sports and live entertainment company AEG has announced a multi-year renewal of its global partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, the travel membership platform of Marriott International. After first announcing a singular partnership in 2013, the renewed agreement is set to build enhanced international reach, a heightened focus on music and a more connected fan journey made possible […]

Posted On : November 25, 2025 By : Paul Stevens