Preliminary data on hotel demand in Houston during the World Cup has been released. The data covers six of the seven World Cup matches held in the city. According to this data, hotel demand fell compared to the same period last year.
However, visitors were willing to pay higher rates for their stays. Further information on the economic impact of the World Cup on Houston's hotel industry is available from Houston Public Media.
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