The U.S. hospitality industry is expecting the World Cup to make up for last year's decline in foreign tourism. However, travel restrictions and high prices may deter visitors. According to a recent survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, about 65-70% of hotel owners in World Cup host cities said visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are significantly reducing international demand. The Visa Bond Pilot Program requires visitors from certain countries, including World Cup nations like Senegal, Tunisia, and Côte d'Ivoire, to deposit $5,000–$15,000 per person to receive a tourist visa. Meanwhile, visitors from 19 other countries are banned from coming to the US under expanded Trump travel restrictions. The U.N.