StaySmart Insights: Industry Growth, Sports Housing & Hospitality Innovation
Welcome back to StaySmart, your source for the latest trends shaping corporate housing, relocation, and business travel. In this episode, we’re highlighting major industry acquisitions, the continued evolution of branded residential living, and the growing impact of large-scale events on temporary housing demand. Together, these developments underscore how the extended-stay industry continues to evolve through strategic partnerships, innovative accommodations, and expanding market opportunities.
by Gabriel Wacker· Aug 7, 2026
Welcome back to StaySmart, your source for the latest trends shaping corporate housing, relocation, and business travel. In this episode, we’re highlighting major industry acquisitions, the continued evolution of branded residential living, and the growing impact of large-scale events on temporary housing demand. Together, these developments underscore how the extended-stay industry continues to evolve through strategic partnerships, innovative accommodations, and expanding market opportunities.
CORT Expands Corporate Housing with Dwellworks Living Acquisition
Deal Establishes Strategic Referral Partnership for Destination & Mobility Services
CORT Business Services is expanding its corporate housing presence through the acquisition of Dwellworks Living, strengthening its support for corporate clients, relocating employees, and mobility partners. The move allows Dwellworks to focus on its core relocation services while maintaining a strategic partnership with the newly branded Dwellworks Living by CORT, signaling continued consolidation across the corporate housing industry.
MAVRX Grows Sports Housing Platform with Top Performance Housing (TPH) Acquisition
Expansion Strengthens Housing Solutions for Professional Sports
MAVRX Sports Housing has acquired Top Performance Housing, expanding its nationwide reach and strengthening its specialized housing services for professional sports organizations. The acquisition combines two industry leaders while enhancing technology, inventory, and service offerings for athletes, coaches, and sports teams across North America.
Marriott Brings Branded Apartment Living to Cleveland
Hospitality Brand Expands Into Long-Term Residential Living
Marriott International is introducing its first U.S. branded apartment rental concept with W Cleveland, blending apartment living with hotel-style amenities and Marriott Bonvoy benefits. The mixed-use development represents a new direction for Marriott’s residential strategy as hospitality brands continue expanding into long-term rental housing.
Kansas City Leads World Cup Rental Market Performance
Major Sporting Events Continue Driving Temporary Housing Demand
Kansas City recorded the strongest short-term rental performance among 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities, posting a 51% increase in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) driven by higher nightly rates and improved occupancy. The findings demonstrate how major sporting events continue creating significant opportunities for the temporary housing and hospitality industries.
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