Short Term Rentals

World Cup Kicks Off in D-FW, But Extent of Tourism Boom Remains Uncertain

By Charles Grand / June 14, 2026 /

FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, and the D-FW’s first host city match kicks off Sunday afternoon at “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington. Millions of visitors are expected to descend upon the Metroplex over the course of the next month to attend matches and get in on all the revelry planned around North Texas. The…

Looking for a Place to Stay for 2026 FIFA World Cup? So Is Everybody Else

By Shelby Skrhak / January 12, 2026 /

North Texas still has five months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, but if you’re looking for a place to stay near AT&T Stadium, well, you’d better get booking. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries with matches spread across June and July 2026, when…

World Cup STR Demand in D-FW Spikes as Dallas Heads to Mediation

By Charles Grand / December 15, 2025 /

With the teams announced for the Group Stage of FIFA World Cup 2026, fans are booking their accommodations for next summer, and, as expected, it’s looking like the tournament will be a boon for short-term rental operators in the D-FW. AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be hosting a tournament-leading nine matches overall, spanning five Group…

Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance Offers Free Classes Ahead of 2026 World Cup Boom

By Charles Grand / November 12, 2025 /

When the FIFA World Cup’s first matches kick off in June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, millions of visitors will descend on the Metroplex looking for lodging during the two-month event. With an estimated regional economic impact in the billions, the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance (DSTRA) has organized free classes this week to educate…

Dallas Asks SCOTX To Lift Injunction Against Virtual Ban on Short-Term Rentals

By Charles Grand / October 20, 2025 /

It appears the City of Dallas has decided to press on with litigation stemming from its attempt to severely restrict where short-term rentals can operate within the city limits. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, a trial court placed a temporary injunction against two ordinances adopted by the city in 2023 to ban short-term rentals (STRs)…