Years of stubborn inflation and the spike in gas prices have forced some travelers to opt for more affordable summer vacations. That often means staying closer to home.
Kansas City homeowners hoped for a windfall by renting out their places to tourists during the World Cup. But despite an overall increase in bookings, many hosts haven’t seen an influx of guests.
Huntington Beach, California, faces a structural budget gap where recurring expenses exceed recurring revenue. One answer may lie in the city’s trademarked slogan: Surf City USA.
The U.S. has tightened vetting of foreign visitors — and banned them outright from four participating nations. But there is a special visa program for FIFA ticketholders.
Advocates for the policy say the additional revenue could help the parks, while other park supporters worry the price increase will have knock-on effects.
