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HOUSTON<\/strong> – <\/span>With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, new data from travel search engine KAYAK indicates Houston is seeing a sharp rise in travel demand.<\/p>

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60% spike in flight searches to Houston<\/h2>
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Courtesy Houston Airports<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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By the numbers:<\/p>

Houston is set to host seven matches during the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 14, and is expected to attract large numbers of domestic and international visitors.<\/p>

KAYAK data shows flight searches to Houston have jumped 60% compared with last year, placing it among the fastest-growing World Cup host destinations.\u00a0<\/p>

Overall, searches to host cities are up 24% year over year.<\/p>

Mexico and Germany lead international interest<\/h2>
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Travelers from around the world are already making plans, as the top countries searching for trips to Houston include Mexico, Germany and Canada, according to KAYAK. Houston is part of a wider surge in travel tied to the World Cup. KAYAK data shows several North American host cities, including Dallas and Kansas City, are also experiencing significant increases in search activity.<\/p>

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Hotel demand is also accelerating. Average nightly hotel rates in Houston are about $265, a 56% increase from the same period last year. Across all host cities, hotel searches have climbed 40%, reflecting heightened interest as the tournament nears.<\/p>

Experts predict further price hikes<\/h2>
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What’s next:<\/p>

With demand already rising months ahead of kickoff, travel experts warn that prices for flights and hotels are likely to continue increasing in high-demand cities like Houston.<\/p>

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