A concern for host cities ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup has been that hotel reservations have been coming in more slowly than expected. But they’re picking up – and Atlanta industry leaders say their city is doing better than most. A survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association found that about half of Atlanta hoteliers said booking were “in line with or ahead of expectations,” the second-best of any host city. 213,000 hotel rooms are now booked for the 30-odd days where Atlanta will host matches – and the knockout round matches, including a semifinal, aren’t even set yet. FIFA hotel demand in Georgia is RISING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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