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THE U.S. IS unprepared for the air travel demands of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to the U.S. Travel Association's Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel. Without immediate action, the outdated system will struggle with increased visitors amid concerns over visas, aging infrastructure and inadequate security technology. The USTA-commissioned report estimates the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, 2025 Ryder Cup and the U.S.'s 250th birthday celebrations could draw 40 million visitors and generate $95 billion in economic activity. "The next several years will bring unprecedented travel demand that our systems are not prepared to handle," said Geoff Freeman, USTA's president and CEO. "Washington has a small window to fix major travel pain points and unlock a $100 billion economic opportunity-but it will require a level of urgency that has been missing in recent years."

WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS' "Registry Collection" debuted in the U.S. with the renovated Mining Exchange hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 128-room property will be managed by Practice Hospitality, led by CEO Bashar Wali. The Mining Exchange includes 15,000 square feet of conference and event space, featuring a ballroom, two meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace and a boardroom, Wyndham said in a statement. The hotel also has multiple dining options, a full-service spa and The Vault art gallery, and is located near the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. "The Mining Exchange has been a Colorado icon since 1902," said Wali. "Now, some 120 years on, we are honoring that heritage by creating a hotel imbued with local touches and human connection that has earned the distinction of being the first Registry Collection hotel in the U.S. We're proud to be joining a world-class portfolio of international hotels and adding Colorado Springs to the global roster of Registry Collection destinations."

U.S. HOTEL PERFORMANCE improved in the fourth week of June compared to the previous week, showing positive year-over-year results, according to CoStar. Occupancy, RevPAR and ADR all increased over the prior week. Occupancy increased to 71.9 percent for the week ending June 29, up from 69.5 percent the previous week, showing a 3.2 percent year-over-year increase. ADR rose to $162.81 from $159.88, marking a 3.6 percent increase compared to last year. RevPAR climbed to $117.13 from $111.17 the previous week, reflecting a 6.9 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2023. Among the top 25 markets, Minneapolis recorded the highest year-over-year increases: occupancy rose by 20.1 percent to 74.8 percent, ADR increased by 15.7 percent to $150.42 and RevPAR grew by 39 percent to $112.46. The market's performance was boosted by events such as the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials and the Twin Cities Pride Parade.

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