The Hospital Association of New York City used FIFA estimates to predict a $300 million increase in room revenue this summer, but with the World Cup coming to a close, numbers have only reached about half that level.
The Hospital Association of New York City used FIFA estimates to predict a $300 million increase in room revenue this summer, but with the World Cup coming to a close, numbers have only reached about half that level. ( Photo: The NYNJ Host Committee Economic Impact Report)

CoStar data suggest the tournament boosted room prices more than bookings, with projected hotel revenue now far below the initial rosy forecasts that an influx of tourists for the FIFA World Cup would yield a booming hotel marketplace.

Red Card: NYC Hotels Said World Cup Boom Never Materialized
15 Jul 2026 | 04:55
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NYC hotels filled up on big match days during the 2026 World Cup, but data indicates that a broader economic boom driven by the tournament didn’t materialize the way many predicted.

When FIFA estimated 1.2 million World Cup fans would arrive in the New York metropolitan area this summer, many expected...

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