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A scenic view of Kyoto, one of 10 international cities with hotel prices down in 2026

Hotel Prices Just Dropped 25% in 10 International Cities. Here's the Full List.

While everyone watches US hotel rates climb for the soccer tournament, something quieter is happening on the other side of the Atlantic and Pacific. Hotels in a list of popular international cities are 15 to 35% cheaper this summer than they were last year. Demand is up. Prices are down.

Luxurious hotel breakfast buffet spread with fresh croissants and pastries

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Free Hotel Breakfast Is Quietly Dying. Here's the Industry Math Behind the Cuts.

The free hotel breakfast has been a budget traveler's load-bearing wall for two decades. Skip a $20 airport sandwich, eat your fill at the hotel buffet, walk out energized and a little smug. The math worked. It's no longer working for hotels. And in 2026,