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The 2026 World Cup won’t deliver demand the way hotels expected. Here’s how to respond.
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May 1

The 2026 World Cup won’t deliver demand the way hotels expected. Here’s how to respond.

Hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are tracking closer to normal levels, forcing properties to shift from static forecasting to real-time demand response strategies.

Nicola Graham
By Nicola Graham, Chief Marketing Officer, Cendyn™
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How much should your property budget for marketing?

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By Max Starkov
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Christina Leme
Christina Leme

The percentage is the wrong question. Strategy is the right one. Throwing 6% at marketing without a plan wastes 6%. Spending 2% with clear priorities and discipline beats it every time. Here's what matters more than the number: Where are travelers actually finding you today?

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