Michael J. Epstein on World Cup Tourism Questions

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Michael J. Epstein of The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., was featured in coverage discussing the economic questions surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its expected impact on the New York metropolitan area. The article examines why some early hotel and hospitality indicators in New York City appear lower than anticipated despite the global attention surrounding the tournament.

The coverage explores several factors that may be shaping tourism expectations, including rising travel costs, the tournament’s spread across multiple countries and regions, and the growing use of alternative lodging options outside traditional hotels. It also highlights the possibility that large-scale sporting events can shift or discourage regular tourism patterns, even as they attract new visitors and international attention.

The article further discusses the broader debate over whether major sporting events consistently deliver the economic benefits often projected by public officials and organizers. While acknowledging the visibility and business opportunities these events can create, the piece emphasizes the importance of realistic public conversations about costs, infrastructure demands, and long-term economic outcomes.

Read the full coverage at Above the Law.

The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., continues to follow legal and public policy issues connected to major national and international events.