Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has reportedly spent $7.1 million supporting candidates in Los Angeles elections as the city considers temporarily expanding short-term rentals ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has expanded its use of artificial intelligence across Vrbo, introducing natural-language property search and an AI voice assistant alongside a forthcoming deferred-payment option.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Homes & Havens, a collection of professionally managed vacation rentals available through its Wyndham Rewards loyalty programme.
Reading Time: 5 minutesChancellor John Healey’s Budget has received a less than enthusiastic reception from real estate professionals following the 2026 Budget announcement.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeyond CEO Julie Brinkman discusses guest demand, dynamic pricing, AI-driven revenue management and profitability at VRMA 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvari’s Ashley Horsley and Zach Labrum discuss growth strategy, market expansion, direct demand and competitive advantage at VRMA 2026.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvantStay CEO Sean Breuner discusses guest expectations, profitability, group travel trends and vacation rental growth at VRMA 2026.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCasago founder Steve Schwab discusses the Vacasa transition, franchising, local property management and the future of short-term rentals at VRMA 2026.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Short-term rental operating system Hospitable has introduced a trust accounting product designed to help Australian property managers manage owner funds and meet state reporting requirements.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Parkdean Resorts is investing £11 million to transform Thorness Bay on the Isle of Wight and Skipsea Sands in East Yorkshire as part of its wider £70 million investment programme for 2027.
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