As the World Cup approaches, hotels across the United States are experiencing a troubling trend of underwhelming bookings. Reports indicate that many cities, including Seattle, Kansas City, and various locations in Texas, are seeing reservations fall significantly short of expectations. While some hotel operators remain cautiously optimistic, the sentiment among many in the hospitality industry suggests a potential economic hit due to a lack of foreign fans. With weeks to go before the tournament, thousands of rooms remain unbooked, leading to concerns about the impact on the travel economy. Industry experts highlight visa issues and changing travel plans among fans from key countries as contributing factors to the alarming booking shortfall.