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The global economic juggernaut that is Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" is finally coming to an end later this year after a final leg that features stops in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before concluding in Canada with performances in Toronto and, finally, Vancouver, British Columbia.
As you might expect, demand for Airbnb stays and hotel rooms is shooting into the stratosphere for the final concert dates.
"When she was in Europe earlier this year, we saw an unprecedented wave of European travel. When we spoke with guests, it was about the what versus the where," said Haven Thorn, a spokesperson for Airbnb. "They didn't care where she was performing in Europe. It could have been in the furthest town, and they were still booking tickets from the U.S. to go see her."
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Airbnb reports that searches for vacation rental stays in Indianapolis are up by more than a whopping 1,400% during Swift's performances in the Indiana capital city from Nov. 1 to 3. Vancouver Airbnb searches are up by 900% for Dec. 6 to 8, the final trio of shows for "The Eras Tour." Miami, which will host the concert from Oct. 18 to 20, has seen a nearly 200% increase in searches for Airbnb stays during the Swift tour dates.
"Now that she's back touring North America, we're seeing a massive surge in demand for these cities that she's visiting," Thorn added. "They are also some of the top trending destinations for the remainder of this year."
But it's more than vacation rentals also seeing a spike in demand. Hotels in the upcoming Eras Tour cities are also quickly filling up.
Occupancy rates for the first two nights of Swift's three-night stop in New Orleans are already at 80%, according to hotel data provider STR. Rates are as you might expect: While most Marriott-affiliated properties in downtown New Orleans are sold out the night of Swift's concerts, you can still find a room at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans going for $1,732 per night or at the Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter for $999. The JW Marriott New Orleans is a relative steal at $767 per night. The Marriott website shows no Marriott Bonvoy award night availability for these hotels.
If you're looking to see one of Swift's final three shows of the tour in Vancouver, then you better book fast. Occupancy rates in the Canadian city are already approaching 80% for the early December dates, and prices match demand.
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is going for $1,659 per night for the first two nights of the three-night stop, but it gets slightly more "affordable" at $1,249 on the last night of the tour when overall occupancy rates for the city are
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