NOI - NTTO World Cup Analysis

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Rockport Analytics for a FIFA World Cup 2026 Economic Impact Study. The study aims to provide a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the economic impact of tourism related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the U.S. economy. The analysis will include direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts, sector-specific impacts, international visitor and domestic visitor spending, regional, host-city, and national economic outcomes, and implications for U.S. travel exports and international visitation. The key aspects of the study include: • Direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts • Sector-specific impacts, including hospitality, transportation, food and beverage, retail, recreation, and related tourism sectors • International visitor and domestic visitor spending, with spending categories distinguished where feasible • Regional, host-city, and national economic outcomes • Impacts on employment, labor income, output, tax revenue, and value added, as applicable • Implications for U.S. travel exports and international visitation • Baseline and alternative scenario modeling • Public-facing summaries, data visualizations, and supporting documentation