A Taylor Swift mega-fan booked 191 hotel rooms in New Orleans in anticipation of the star’s tour stop. Local resident Rebecca Fox demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills and tucked the rooms aside in an apparent show of dedication to her fellow Swifties. She claimed she was aware of hotels overcharging for the rooms for previous Swift concerts, and said she wanted to make sure Swifites were offered a fair price.
Fox initially attempted to book 2o rooms to help fans lock in a good price, but her project quickly escalated. In anticipation of Swift’s three-weekend concert series , Fox booked the rooms at the Holiday Inn and claimed she is managing the rentals for fans on social media, but isn’t selling the rooms for profit. She admitted the hotel wasn’t sure what to make of her request at first.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE ON COVERS OF PUBLICATIONS. NO BOOK USE) Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Wembley Stadium on August 16, 2024 in London, England.
(Photo by TAS2024/Getty Images) “They were extremely apprehensive,” Fox told WVUE Fox 8 News . “But I think once their marketing and sales person said, ‘I don’t think y’all understand what Taylor can do and what that can bring to our property,’ they changed their minds. And it’s been exciting ever since,” she said.
GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – JULY 17: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE ON COVERS OF PUBLICATIONS. NO BOOK USE) Taylor Swift perform.