Final dates of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” spark Airbnb and hotel boom in U.S. and Canadian cities

Final dates of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” spark Airbnb and hotel boom in U.S. and Canadian cities

Global business giant Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is finally coming to an end later this year, after a final leg with stops in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before wrapping up in Canada with performances in Toronto and finally Vancouver. British Columbia.

As you might expect, demand for Airbnb stays and hotel rooms skyrockets around recent concert dates.

“When she was in Europe earlier this year, we saw an unprecedented wave of European travel. When we spoke to guests, it was about the what and the where,” said Haven Thorn, an Airbnb spokesperson. “They didn’t care where she performed in Europe. It could have been in the most remote town and they were still booking tickets from the US to see her.”

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Airbnb reports that searches for vacation rentals in Indianapolis increased more than 1,400% during Swift’s performances in Indiana’s capital city from November 1-3. Airbnb searches in Vancouver increased 900% from December 6th to 8th, the final trio of shows for The Eras Tour. Miami, where the concert will take place Oct. 18-20, saw a nearly 200% increase in searches for Airbnb stays during Swift’s tour.

“Now that she is touring North America again, we are seeing a massive increase in demand for these cities she is visiting. They are also among the hottest destinations for the rest of this year,” Thorn added.

But it’s not just a matter of vacation rentals also seeing an increase in demand. The hotels in the upcoming Eras Tour cities are also quickly booked out.

Taylor Swift performs on July 17, 2024 during the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. ANDREAS RENTZ/TAS24/GETTY IMAGES FOR TAS RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

According to hotel data provider STR, occupancy for the first two nights of Swift’s three-day stay in New Orleans is already at 80%. Prices are as expected: While most Marriott-affiliated hotels in downtown New Orleans sell out the night of Swift’s concerts, you can still get a room at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans for $1,732 a night or at the Courtyard New Find Orleans Downtown near the French Quarter for $999. The JW Marriott New Orleans is a relative bargain at $767 per night. Marriott Bonvoy award night availability does not appear for these hotels on Marriott’s website.

If you want to see one of Swift’s final three shows of the tour in Vancouver, you’ll want to book quickly. Occupancy in the Canadian city is already close to 80% for the early December dates, and prices are in line with demand.

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The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is $1,659 per night for the first two nights of the three-night stay, but that’s also the case light “more affordable” at $1,249 on the final night of the tour, when the city’s overall occupancy is currently near 60%. The kicker here is the incredible point redemption bargain: you can book the Hyatt Regency Vancouver for just 12,000 World of Hyatt points for the tour’s Vancouver stops on Friday and Saturday – a significant Remember how points and miles can make a huge difference to your wallet at major events.

Even if you purchase 24,000 World of Hyatt points through Hyatt for a long weekend in Vancouver, the total cost for a two-night points stay is $460.80 after a 20 percent discount Hyatt is currently offering on Hyatt bonus points purchases offers) significantly below the price. One night costs at the cash rate. Hurry, Swifties, before award night availability at Hyatt Regency Vancouver runs out.

IHG fans have slightly more options in Vancouver, but they are pricey.

Nightly rates at the Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown start at $1,033 for the first two nights of Swift’s tour, while rates at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver start at $1,434. IHG One Rewards members will have the opportunity to redeem rewards starting at 120,000 points per night at the downtown Holiday Inn for the December 6th and 7th concert dates only. Prices drop for the final night of the tour: Rates start at $1,013 at Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown and $732 at North Vancouver accommodation. Reward redemption remains at 120,000 IHG ​​One Rewards points for the final night of “The Eras Tour,” but rewards are available at both hotels for December 8th.

Fans and Hilton Honors members have several convenient options for downtown Vancouver, but they’re similarly priced: The Hilton Vancouver Downtown starts at $1,611 per night for the first two nights of The Eras Tour, while the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver -Downtown starts at a whopping $2,014. The Hilton Vancouver Airport is a relative bargain at $689.

Award night availability is limited to the Hilton Vancouver Downtown (from 70,000 Hilton Honors points) and the Hilton Vancouver Airport (60,000 points). Those looking to see Swift on the final night of the tour and get off work the following Monday can expect slightly lower cash prizes, but the reward redemptions are higher: The Hilton Vancouver Downtown is targeting a whopping 718,000 Hilton Honors points on the final night of the tour “The Eras Tour” in December.

If Swift fans haven’t booked their hotel yet, that’s going to cause “Bad Blood.”

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