Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: On the 21st April 2026, the industry gathered to celebrate the very best in short-term rentals.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Veeve has expanded its portfolio in London and Paris with the addition of more than 200 homes, strengthening its position in two of Europe’s key urban short-term rental markets.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has appointed Janet Uttley as its new chief executive.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Industry leaders, innovators and disruptors from across the short-term rental sector gathered in London
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: As the FIFA World Cup expands across multiple host cities, accommodation demand is moving beyond short hotel stays, with mid-term rentals increasingly shaped by operational crews and longer-term travellers.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Foundation Home Loans has introduced buy-to-let mortgage products, including updated options for holiday let
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Revenue management platform PriceLabs has launched a major platform upgrade, introducing a new “Revenue Accelerator” designed to expand its offering beyond dynamic pricing into a broader revenue management solution.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Awaze has reported a surge in last-minute bookings ahead of the Easter break, as travellers opted for UK staycations over long-haul trips.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Lake.com has introduced two new membership tiers aimed at giving short-term rental hosts more control over pricing and distribution.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new hospitality-focused vacation rental business, First Chair Destinations, has been launched by a group of former Vacasa and Wyndham Destinations executives, alongside private equity backing.
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