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International Demand

2 stories · First covered Apr 2, 2026 · Latest May 10
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International Demand Coverage
80% of World Cup Host City Hotels Are Booking Below Forecast. The Summer Isn't Coming to Save You.
Operations Primary
May 10

80% of World Cup Host City Hotels Are Booking Below Forecast. The Summer Isn't Coming to Save You.

AHLA's new World Cup hotel outlook shows most host cities tracking well below projections, with Kansas City and Boston looking worst. If you built your summer revenue plan around FIFA's promises, it's time to rebuild it around what's actually happening.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · May 10
Airlines Are Crushing It on International Routes. Your Revenue Manager Is Still Pricing for Domestic Comp Sets.
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Apr 2

Airlines Are Crushing It on International Routes. Your Revenue Manager Is Still Pricing for Domestic Comp Sets.

Strong Q1 airline earnings on international routes are a 30-60 day leading indicator for gateway hotel demand, and most properties gutted their international sales infrastructure during COVID and never rebuilt it.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · Apr 2