Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Revenue management platform Beyond has launched a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help automate pricing, optimise listings and streamline operations.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Mubadala Capital has launched a €900 million bid to take European leisure operator Pierre & Vacances private, underlining growing institutional interest in alternative accommodation and experience-led travel platforms.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Salt Lake City will introduce its first licensing framework for short-term rentals from 1 July, bringing new operating requirements for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts across the city.
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this sponsored feature, guest support platform Host & Guest Fix+ explains how short-term rental hosts and property managers can reduce out-of-hours guest interruptions by using AI
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Airbnb has opposed proposals by the City of Sydney to tighten short-term rental regulations, as councillors explore measures aimed at easing pressure on the city’s housing supply.
Reading Time: < 1 minutePortugal: Portugal’s housing market is showing signs of stabilisation after years of supply shortages, although policymakers continue to tighten regulations around short-term rentals.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS/Caribbean: Airbnb and Airbnb.org have announced partnerships with Caribbean disaster management organisations to strengthen emergency housing support and community preparedness ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: HomeToGo has launched HomeToGo Originals, a new umbrella brand for its property management businesses Interhome and Kraushaar.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Last-minute holiday rental platform Whimstay has introduced same-day bookings on select vacation rental properties, allowing travellers to reserve accommodation up to four hours before check-in.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: AirDNA data suggests Airbnb could outperform revenue expectations in the second quarter, driven by stronger-than-expected average daily rates (ADR).
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