AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup travel watch (Kansas City): With Kansas City’s first match just two weeks away, short-term rental bookings are ticking up, even as new listings surge. AirDNA reports a 59% booking rate for Argentina vs. Algeria (June 16), up from 56% a week earlier, while active listings jumped 43% in 11 months to more than 5,500—mostly from first-time hosts. Local security boost: Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District is adding private patrols funded by a new 0.5% sales tax, with Titan Protection officers walking the area after recent violence. Police mutual aid for matches: Norman approved sending eight officers to Kansas City for World Cup security and fan-festival duties, with lodging and pay covered through federal grants. Ticket sticker shock: Fans say record-high World Cup ticket prices are keeping some people away, with the average ticket topping $710 and some sales near $29,000. Road-trip planning (Topeka): KDOT ramps on I-70 at S.E. California Avenue close for about two months, with additional I-70 lane closures tied to the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project. Kansas tourism event: Pittsburg’s Camptown Events will host a July 25 fireworks celebration for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring live music, a kids zone, and a large fireworks finale.
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