As Houston counts down to the World Cup, the data below highlights key World Cup pacing metrics for the hospitality industry. This information is current as of May 14.
As the booking window to World Cup matches gets closer, it is important to note that YOY percent changes in booking pace are expected to decrease compared to previously reported figures. However, when looking at booking growth over time, rooms booked has grown by 14% in June and 5% in July, compared to one month prior.

Hotel Booking Pace
• Booking pace (rooms currently committed) for the Houston market as a whole is ahead compared to the same period last year, with June up 4.6% and July up about 6.2%.
• Downtown: The Downtown submarket is up 26% in June and 54% in July.
• Uptown/Greenway Plaza: The Uptown/Greenway Plaza submarket is down 3.4% in June and up 2.8% in July.
• Medical Center/NRG: The Medical Center/NRG submarket is down 34% in June and 5% in July.

Top Origin Markets – International
1. United Kingdom
2. Canada
3. Mexico
4. Japan
5. The Netherlands

Top Origin Markets – Domestic
1. Texas
2. California
3. Florida
4. Georgia
5. Louisiana

Short-term Rental Booking Pace
Short-term rental data below looks at the date range of June 10 through July 10, which encompasses all Houston World Cup matches and allows for edge days, should visitors stay before and after the event.
• Current demand (guest nights booked) within this date range is up 16% compared to the bookings at this time last year.

Future Air Bookings
Air bookings through Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport are currently up 17.3% in June, and up by 2.1% in July.