Wave of soccer fans look to travel to Americas’ soccer tournament

The largest soccer tournament in the Americas is one month away and fans from 16 participating countries are eagerly preparing to cheer their national teams in-person at matches across 14 cities in the US. The tournament will bring together the entire American continent and some of the biggest soccer stars on the planet representing countries such as Argentina and Brazil. As anticipation for the event reaches a fever pitch, listing views from guests in competing countries outside the US spiked nearly 40 percent for match days compared to previous year.

Guests from the following countries helped drive the largest growth in listing views to the destinations hosting the tournament games¹:

• Argentina 
• Colombia 
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Canada 

Atlanta and Jersey City, where Argentina’s national soccer team is scheduled to play, saw some of the highest growth in listing views during match dates compared with the same period last year². The top four destinations with the biggest surge in Airbnb listing views for match dates are:

Match Areas	Percent growth in listing views	Matches to be played
Atlanta, GA area	+350%	Argentina vs Canada  Panama vs USA
Fort Worth, TX  area	+100%	Peru vs Chile USA vs Bolivia
Jersey City, NJ area	+70%	Chile vs Argentina Uruguay vs Bolivia
Las Vegas, NV area	+40%	Ecuador vs Jamaica Paraguay vs Brazil

The biggest soccer fans

As the event draws closer, many fans are turning to Airbnb to secure their spot and cheer on their favorite team. The top five countries of origin for Airbnb guests booking stays during match dates in the 14 cities across the US are³: 

• Canada 
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Colombia

The final game

Miami will host the final match on July 14 and Airbnb listing views in the area have increased 10 percent⁴. Fortunately, there are plenty of unique listings around the Miami Stadium areas for soccer fans eager to support their teams.

“It is well-known that Latinos are passionate about soccer so therefore it doesn’t come as a big surprise that fans from across the region would make the long trek to support their teams, participate in the fanfare and ultimately get a shot at witnessing history,” said Jordi Torres Mallol, America’s Director for Airbnb.

Stays on Airbnb offer many advantages for groups and families traveling together, including spacious accommodation options, a variety of amenities and the opportunity to stay in more neighborhoods outside traditional tourist zones.  According to a recent survey, 66 percent of guests traveling with three or more people say they chose Airbnb because they wanted a private space for their entire group⁵. Airbnb recently launched new features including shared wishlists, trip invitations, and new message taps where Guests can chat directly with their group to make group bookings easier.

The most wishlisted and affordable listings in Hosting Cities

For fans still seeking travel options to support their teams, Airbnb has introduced a dedicated landing page to help find some available listings near the stadiums. Soccer fans can still find some affordable options, like the below stays in Atlanta, Fort Worth and Jersey City. 

With Airbnb catering to groups and families, sports travel can be a truly unforgettable experience. 

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