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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Artificial intelligence-powered hospitality technology company Conduit has launched a new platform designed to automate daily operations across hotels, serviced apartments and short-term rentals.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental analytics company KeyData has promoted Scott McLeod to president as the company looks to support its next phase of growth and product development.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: RentalReady has launched new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help short-term rental property managers access and analyse operational data more efficiently.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Santa Barbara is moving closer to introducing stricter regulations for short-term rentals after the city’s Ordinance Committee voted to send a new proposal to the city council for consideration.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Cities across the United States hosting FIFA World Cup matches are facing growing pressure over short-term rental rules as Airbnb pushes for more accommodation options ahead of the tournament.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Africa: Cape Town authorities are now considering stricter rules for short-term rentals as they look for better ways to manage the growing market and hold operators more accountable.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky is planning to launch a new artificial intelligence venture, marking his first major move into the rapidly growing AI industry while continuing to lead the accommodation platform.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Cleveland has approved a new set of regulations for short-term rentals, introducing licensing requirements and density limits that could force some properties to stop operating.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: With more travellers opting for staycations in the UK, new research from Schofields Insurance reveals significant discrepancies in fraud protection between the most popular holiday rental sites.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Paul Swaddle, the leader of Westminster City Council, has written to Airbnb and Booking.com urging them to take stronger action against unlawful short-term rental across London.
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