
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Property management software provider Guesty has partnered with Column to offer eligible vacation rental property managers access to banking services designed around trust accounting and owner funds.

Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Ahead of VRMA 26 in Nashville, VRMA chair Jodi Refosco speaks to ShortTermRentalz about the pressures facing property managers, the value of professional management and why the industry needs a stronger collective voice.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Property management platform Smoobu has launched a smart devices add-on that allows independent short-term rental hosts to manage locks from multiple brands through one dashboard.

Reading Time: < 1 minute[Sponsored content] In this sponsored video, Guesty explores how its AI agents can support day-to-day operations, from handling guest communications to helping property managers manage their portfolios more efficiently.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWales: Conwy and Anglesey have decided not to introduce a visitor levy at this stage, while Gwynedd has postponed its decision to allow more time to assess consultation responses.

Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Property management system eviivo has become a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, enabling eligible property managers to distribute accommodation to the platform through eviivo Suite.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hotels, inns and B&Bs from across the UK and Ireland were recognised at the 2026 AA Hospitality Awards, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Experiences distribution platform Holibob has launched a free software development kit designed to help travel and accommodation brands embed bookable tours and activities into their websites.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Luggage storage platform Stasher has secured £3 million in new funding to grow its network of more than 10,000 locations and accelerate the rollout of smart lockers across the UK and Europe.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Former Vacasa and Wyndham executives have launched First Chair Destinations, a new hospitality brand focused on professionally managed vacation rentals in US ski markets.