A new Baselane study reveals short-term rental hosts in 2026 FIFA World Cup U.S. host cities experienced a 60% year-over-year income boost during tournament dates. Markets like Miami, Kansas City, and Dallas led gains, while strict regulations limited growth in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Key Takeaways
1Short-term rental income jumped 60% year-over-year across U.S. FIFA World Cup host markets.
2Miami, Kansas City, and Dallas-Fort Worth generated the highest revenue increases for property owners.
3Regulatory constraints in cities like New York, Boston, and Los Angeles capped potential rental growth.
Short-term rental regulations vary widely across major US markets, from severe investor bans in NYC to open registration in cities like Houston and Phoenix. Understanding local STR caps and primary-residence rules allows hotel executives to gauge competitive supply risks.
Key Takeaways
1Strict primary-residence restrictions heavily limit STRs in NYC, LA, San Francisco, and Denver.
2San Diego, New Orleans, and Nashville limit non-owner STR supply via lotteries, zone restrictions, and block caps.
3Houston, Phoenix, and Austin remain relatively open, requiring basic business registration and local taxes.
After a court voided its prior short-term rental ordinance on procedural grounds, the Hague Town Board is drafting revised regulations for local short-term rentals. The town plans to revisit key provisions, including previous restrictions requiring property ownership for three years before renting.
Key Takeaways
1New York Supreme Court nullified Hague's previous short-term rental law due to a procedural technicality.
2The town is drafting a revised law, likely dropping a controversial three-year ownership waiting period for host eligibility.
3Local board sentiment remains divided over the extent and necessity of short-term rental regulations.
Viceroy Hotels & Residences is returning to New York City in December 2026 with the opening of Viceroy Park Avenue in NoMad. The property is a joint venture between Highgate, Tao Group Hospitality, and BGO.
Key Takeaways
1252-room property designed by Meyer Davis featuring 15,000 sq ft of event space
2Food and beverage programming managed in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality
3Includes a rooftop pool deck, lounge, and a third-floor spa and wellness center
An op-ed by NYC leaders highlights that restaurants and bars generate $28 billion in economic activity and support 280,000 jobs across NYC, but remain vulnerable to rising costs and labor declines.
Key Takeaways
1NYC hospitality industry generated $28 billion in activity and over $2.8 billion in city tax revenues in fiscal year 2025.
2Restaurants account for over 10% of local jobs in more than one-fifth of NYC Council districts.
3NYC restaurant jobs declined by up to 9,600 year-over-year in 2026 due to inflation, high rents, and labor costs.
Park Central New York has earned third-party sustainability certification from Green Key Global, aligning its property operations with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The audit verified the hotel's eco-friendly practices across energy, water, waste management, and building infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
1Earned Green Key Global third-party sustainability certification
2Complies with NYC environmental regulations and UN SDGs
3Covers 11 key operational areas including energy, waste, and air quality
+How did short-term rental restrictions affect New York City host earnings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Strict local regulations limited short-term rental income growth in New York City during tournament dates. While US host cities overall saw a 60% year-over-year income boost during the 2026 World Cup according to a Baselane study, severe investor bans in NYC capped competitive supply risks compared to open markets like Miami, Dallas, and Kansas City.
+When is Viceroy Hotels & Residences opening its new New York City location?
Viceroy Hotels & Residences returns to New York City in December 2026 with the opening of Viceroy Park Avenue in the NoMad neighborhood. The property operates as a joint venture between Highgate, Tao Group Hospitality, and BGO.
+How much economic activity do New York City restaurants and bars generate?
New York City's restaurants and bars generate $28 billion in economic activity and support 280,000 jobs across the city. Industry leaders note these hospitality businesses remain vulnerable to rising operational costs and labor declines.
+Which sustainability certification did Park Central New York earn?
Park Central New York earned a third-party sustainability certification from Green Key Global. The audit verified that the hotel's energy, water, waste management, and building infrastructure operations align with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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