World Cup Host Cities Raise Hotel Taxes Ahead of Tournament

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be a major boon to the travel industry with an estimated 6.5 million attendees, according to a March report from FIFA and the World Trade Organization Secretariat.

While the report says host cities can anticipate record occupancy rates and an economic boost, it will come at a cost. Politico reports that infrastructure improvements and other costs tied to hosting matches can cost between $100 million and $200 million per city. Some cities are looking to raise taxes on