Hotels, airlines hit as pricey World Cup keeps fans away

High costs associated with the World Cup are deterring fans from attending, which has negatively impacted US hotels and airlines. Despite expectations that the sporting event would provide a significant boost to travel and tourism, these gains have not materialized hours before the kickoff. Reports highlight the situation through fans like Mark Eglington in Boston, confirming that the pricey nature of the event is keeping spectators away and hurting the hospitality sector.