- International bookings to 16 North American host cities surge nearly 70% year-on-year
- Japan's travel demand explodes +250%, more than double the growth rate of any European nation
- Mexican hotel bookings for Monterrey up 40X, Guadalajara up 12X, Mexico City up +150%.
MEXICO CITY, June 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is set to drive a surge in international travel to North America this summer, with Trip.com booking data revealing year-on-year growth of nearly 70% across the 16 host cities.
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