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U.S. World Cup Host Cities

1 story · First covered Aug 2, 2026 · Latest 1h ago
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Hotels Hiked World Cup Rates 20%. Airbnb Added 52,000 Listings. Guess Who Won.

Hotels Hiked World Cup Rates 20%. Airbnb Added 52,000 Listings. Guess Who Won.

Citizens just reiterated a $170 price target on Airbnb, citing World Cup tailwinds that drove STR fill rates 187% above baseline in host cities. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of hotels in those same cities are tracking below their own booking forecasts.