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Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections

Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.

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Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projectionsNearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.
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