Expedia Group Partners with PredictHQ to Unlock Sports Tourism Demand Forecasting

3/9/2026

Expedia Group has partnered with PredictHQ to integrate event-based demand forecasting into its Partner Central platform for lodging providers. The collaboration combines PredictHQ’s event data with Expedia’s travel insights to help accommodation providers anticipate demand spikes from major events, particularly sports tourism. Forecasts tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup predict more than $8.1 billion in traveler spending across North American host cities between June and August 2026. Cities such as Arlington, Texas; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Kansas City; Philadelphia; and Houston are expected to see major increases in tourism and accommodation demand driven by international fans.

SportsTravel Magazine (03/04/26) Paul Stevens