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How The FIFA World Cup Affects Short-Term Rental Markets
How The FIFA World Cup Affects Short-Term Rental Markets
For international football fans traveling to North America to attend the FIFA World Cup this summer, the costs of doing so quickly add up.
As Statista's Felix Richter details below, between flights, accommodation, food, local transportation and tickets, a week-long trip to the tournament can easily set you back a couple of thousand dollars, which is why FIFA and local businesses in the United States have been accused of price gouging in the run-up to the multi-week event.
Fans put off by sky-high hotel prices...
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