FIFA World Cup 2026: The STR Demand Reality Check (And How to Adjust Your Strategy Now)

Podcast: Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management · Freewyld Foundry

Opublikowano: 2026-05-25

The 2026 World Cup was supposed to be the gold rush event for STR hosts across 11 US cities. Hotels and short-term rental operators penciled in massive premiums, expecting international travelers to flood cities from Seattle to New York. But just weeks before kickoff on June 11th, a stunning reality is emerging: 80% of hotels across 200 properties report bookings tracking below forecasts. Some cities are seeing lower demand than last year, despite hosting the world's biggest sporting event. Jasper Ribbers breaks down why the expected windfall is evaporating and what's actually happening on the ground. Visa uncertainty, $10,000 total trip...