Hotel bookings for the Fifa World Cup are likely to fall short of expectations as demand for accommodation is not as strong as anticipated, a new report has found. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), which represents major chains, independent hotels, management companies, bed and breakfasts and more across the United States , has released a report on market analysis ahead of this year's World Cup. After surveying hoteliers across the United States ’ host cities, AHLA found that anticipated demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings due to a number of factors. The report found that 80 per cent of respondents said hotel bookings are tracking below initial forecasts, despite five million tickets sold. Around 65 to 70 per cent said that this was due to visa barriers and geopolitical concerns, although these factors often rank as a top constraint on World Cup-driven travel.…