Seattle is among several U.S. host cities where hotel bookings are falling short of expectations just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new industry report.

Despite more than 5 million tickets sold, demand has yet to translate into strong hotel occupancy, the American Hotel & Lodging Association said in its April 2026 outlook.

In Seattle and other markets, including Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, nearly 80% of hotel operators report bookings below expectations - in some cases, trailing the typical summer demand.
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