Houston is preparing for its first World Cup match, with the World Cup, expected to attract 500,000 visitors and generate roughly $1.5 billion in economic impact. The city is hosting seven matches, five of which will be in the group stage. About 76% of ticket buyers are from outside Houston, according to FIFA World Cup Houston’s Host Committee president Chris Canetti. The Metropolitan Transit Authority will carry most fans across the city, not raising fares, and the Red Line will be the main route from downtown to NRG Stadium on match days. MetroRail and bus service will run extended hours June 7-July 11, with rail service approaching 24-hour operations on key days. The FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown will be held for 34 of the tournament's 39 days, running June 11–July 19. Hotel bookings have surged, with demand increasing by 66% for June and 83% for July. The top international origin markets for hotel bookings are the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Australia. Hotel reservations have increased by 17% and July up 14%, with bookings up 14%. The city's hotel supply is well-positioned to meet World Cup demand.