World Cup Hotel Bookings Flop, Airbnb Booms

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Hotel owners in World Cup host cities are facing disappointing bookings, with places like Houstons Wanderstay hotel at just forty-five percent capacity. Blames on political climate, high living costs, and sky-high ticket prices. Despite FIFAs claims of over five million tickets sold, including some as low as sixty dollars, owners are pushing for visa spee…

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Hotel owners in World Cup host cities are facing disappointing bookings, with places like Houstons Wanderstay hotel at just forty-five percent capacity. Blames on political climate, high living costs, and sky-high ticket prices. Despite FIFAs claims of over five million tickets sold, including some as low as sixty dollars, owners are pushing for visa speed-ups and ticket price cuts. Airbnb, however, is seeing a surge in bookings, and die-hard fans are still splurging despite gripes. The White Ho

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