Articles tagged “soccer”

Tourism

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big Reveal of Host Cities Is Coming Soon

FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big Reveal of Host Cities Is Coming Soon

Tourism

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the competition to host the World Cup in the U.S., visa wait times to the U.S., and the largest outbound tourism market in the world.

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Tourism

These U.S. Cities Want the World Cup Final – and its Millions in Tourism Spending

Not only is the final game worth millions in tourist spending, destinations will win bragging rights and put themselves on the map with new tourist markets.

These U.S. Cities Want the World Cup Final – and its Millions in Tourism Spending

Tourism

Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

After years of strict lockdowns, Australia has a run of international sporting events which will support the nation's tourism return.

Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

Tourism

North American World Cup Host Cities Need Money for Tourists

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at World Cup tourism, short-term rental over-saturation, and American Airlines’ earnings.

North American World Cup Host Cities Need Money for Tourists

Airlines

Turkish Airlines Prepares for Second Year as UEFA Champions League Sponsor

Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are three of the most notable brands when it comes to airline sponsorships, but Turkish Airlines is carving out its own place among them.

Turkish Airlines Prepares for Second Year as UEFA Champions League Sponsor

Tourism

Fans Take First Trip to Istanbul for Champions League Final: ‘Worth Every Penny’

Tourists came, they spent, they left. Now, Istanbul's goal is that they come back and tell their friends.

Fans Take First Trip to Istanbul for Champions League Final: ‘Worth Every Penny’

Airlines

Moroccan Soccer Fans Left Stranded by World Cup Flight Cancellations

Royal Air Maroc's last-minute flight cancellations is a bitter disappointment for hordes of Moroccan soccer fanatics desperate to be in Qatar for their country's World Cup semifinal against France.

Moroccan Soccer Fans Left Stranded by World Cup Flight Cancellations

Airlines

Carriers Flying World Cup Fans Urged to Prepare Back-Up Routes

Although Qatari officials maintain regional tensions won't cause flight disruptions for World Cup visitors, they still have no shortage of concerns as the tournament rapidly approaches.

Carriers Flying World Cup Fans Urged to Prepare Back-Up Routes

News Blog

Qatar Requires World Cup Visitors to Produce Negative Covid Test Upon Arrival

Fans attending soccer's World Cup in Qatar this November and December must show proof of a negative Covid test upon arriving in the country, event organizers said on Thursday. All visitors above the age of six must produce a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure or a rapid antigen…