The Travel Industry Was Banking on a World Cup Windfall. Here’s What the Numbers Show.

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The travel industry experienced mixed results from the World Cup, with significant gains in hotel and short-term rental rates. However, these benefits did not strongly extend to U.S. airlines, and international visitor numbers fell short of expectations.

The World Cup delivered real, rate-driven gains for hotels and short-term rentals. But the impact was barely noticed by U.S. airlines, and the international visitor boom is falling short of expectations.