Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Marriott International has announced plans to expand its midscale offering in Europe with the launch of its Series by Marriott brand, following the signing of 11 properties across the UK and Italy.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: UK holiday park operator Vista Parcs Group has announced plans to list on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), with admission expected on 31 March 2026.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Vacation rental software platform Lodgify has appointed Yara Paoli as chief growth officer, a newly created role at the company.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Outdoor accommodation platform Hipcamp has added 27 campground properties in the US Northeast through a partnership with Modern America Campgrounds.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vacation rental platform Whimstay has launched a travel agent programme, allowing advisors to earn commission on bookings made through its platform.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Public voting has opened for the 2026 edition of the Shortyz Awards, with industry professionals invited to help decide the winners across a set of people-focused categories.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Muriel Bowser has introduced legislation that would expand access to short-term rentals in Washington, DC, including allowing renters to list their homes.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIreland: Holiday rental platform Simply Owners has launched in Ireland through a partnership with the Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF).
Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan: Remote-work housing platform Anyplace has expanded into Japan with the launch of furnished apartments designed for remote professionals in Tokyo.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The Arizona House of Representatives has approved legislation that would give cities additional oversight of short-term rentals but stops short of allowing limits on how many such properties can operate.
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