The forecast for hotel bookings to jump in light of the several World Cup matches in Seattle has fallen short of expectations, according to a few hotel managers... (opens in new tab)

The forecast for hotel bookings to jump in light of the several World Cup matches in Seattle has fallen short of expectations, according to a few hotel managers. In early May, the American Hotel and Lodging Association reported that just shy of 80% of respondents from multiple host cities—including Seattle—had a booking pace below expectations, and behind a typical summer, with many describing the tournament as a “non-event” due to FIFA room releases and weak international fan travel. Full st...